BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Applications are invited for an 8 ½ month Research Assistant position in the field of the mechanics of thermoforming at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark.
This is a fixed-term 8 ½ month position starting from 15/03/2024.
Job description
Part of a collaboration with a local Danish start-up, the project is concerned with developing a novel manufacturing technique for wind turbine blades cores: Using a flexible mould and thermoforming to shape the core structure rather grid-scoring and resin. You will be contributing to the following aspects of the project:
- Developing a theoretical framework to study the mechanics of thermoforming and the resulting spring-back of foam core;
- implementing an FEM simulation of the process;
- and developing a surrogate model for the prediction of spring-back in foam core materials.
Your profile
The applicant should hold a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, and should have a solid background in the following areas:
- Theoretical nonlinear solid mechanics;
- FEM implementation-Python and Abaqus proficiency and their seamless integration is a must;
- basics of machine learning and FEM informed surrogate modelling.
Who we are
The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering is engaged in research, development and teaching that contribute to society's challenges within green transition, digitalisation and the health sector. We work in fields as diverse as energy systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, biomechanics, materials technology, mechatronics and robotics, machine dynamics and construction, green and digital production, as well as integrated product and production development.
What we offer
The department offers:
- a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Place of work and area of employment
Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Katrinebjergvej 89G-F, 8200 Aarhus, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Souhayl Sadik, +4593522653, sosa@mpe.au.dk.
Application procedure
Short-listing is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 10-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Se mere her: https://job.jobnet.dk/CV/FindWork/Details/5962012