Research Fellow position in Computational Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Southampton, UK.

Job Purpose: To make a leading research contribution to an industry-sponsored project on state-of-the-art finite element techniques to simulate needle penetration into skin working with the PI, A/Prof. Georges Limbert. You will join the national Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS). In addition, you will work closely with the sponsor and contribute to the planning, writing and submission of reports and research publications.

Full Time Fixed Term for 18 months

Salary:   £31,406 to £38,587 per annum

Closing Date: Monday 7 March 2022

Reference: 1700122DA

How to apply?

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=1700122DA

QualificationsTo be successful you will have a PhD in Computational Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computational Physics or any other disciplines relevant to the project or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.  In addition, it is essential that you have a good command of the English language (spoken and written); proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner. 

Essential knowledge and skills

1/ A good command of the English language (spoken and written)

2/ Solid knowledge of the theory of nonlinear elasticity/inelasticity and its application to various engineering problems.

3/ Solid knowledge of non-linear finite element techniques (theory, numerical implementation, analysis).

4/ Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

Desirable knowledge and skills

1/ Working knowledge of non-linear finite element analyses in Abaqus.

2/ Working knowledge of arbitrary Eulerian-Lagrangian finite element techniques available in Abaqus.

3/ Working knowledge of arbitrary cohesive zone finite element techniques available in Abaqus.

4/ Python scripting/programming

5/ Peridynamics theories / Numerical implementation of finite element-based peridynamics

5/ Working knowledge of Mathematica, AceGen, AceFEM