PhD position FEM simulation of machining in Braunschweig, Germany

Within the



7th Research Framework Programme of the EU (FP7),

The project "Macro, Micro and Nano Aspects of Machining - MAMINA"

offers a three-year PhD project

named

"Finite Element Simulation of the Cutting Process"

at the Institut für Werkstoffe, Technische Universität Braunschweig.





Within the PhD-project Finite Element Simulation of the Cutting

Process (ESR 2) the cutting process will be simulated using finite

elements. Different models will be developed and the material

parameters coming from the partners of the consortium will be

implemented into the simulations. Parameter studies are planned to

develop materials with improved machinability. The work will be

carried out in close cooperation with the young researchers of other

simulating groups of the consortium, namely, Loughborough University

and the University of Edinburgh (UK). In addition to the research

activities the education will be completed by the attendance of a

unique training programme.



The position will be salaried according to the financial guidelines of

FP7.  Interested candidates having a diploma/master degree in

mechanical engineering, materials science or physics are asked to

submit their application via the web interface of the MAMINA homepage

www.mamina.eu. The project shall be started as soon as possible and

will remain open until filled. In case of questions do not hesitate to

contact the coordinator, coordinator [at] mamina.eu.



To increase the number of women working in this field of research,

women are explicitly asked to apply. To build up a strong partnership

to new member states candidates from new member countries will be

preferred if two candidates are of similar quality.



To be eligible for this position, the candidate must not be a German

citizen or have resided for more than 12 month in Germany in the last

three years.