PhD positions in the area of materials modelling and characterization: Western University, Canada

PhD positions are available:

I am looking for talented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic students with MSc degree in mechanical or materials engineering. Students with a background in any of the following areas are recommended to apply:

• Solid mechanics and finite element modelling of materials
• Crystal plasticity modelling of polycrystals
• Materials characterization

The selected candidates are expected to start no later than January 2018.  

Prospective candidates will be assessed based on how well they meet the following criteria:

• Excellent degree in their relevant discipline
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

• Ability to work with ABAQUS.
• Ability to program in any of the following languages: MATLAB, FORTRAN, or Python
• Experience in microscopy.
• Experience in materials modelling.

Interested candidates please email your CV and cover letter to hamid[dot]Abdolvand@uwo[dot]ca.  

More information regarding our research groups can be found in the following website:

https://sites.google.com/site/multiscaledeformationlab/home