Postdoctoral or PhD Student
Numerical modelling of non-linear material behaviour in thermomechanical processes
Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Technical University of Denmark

As part of the research consortium IMPRESS, the Department ofManufacturing Engineering and Management (IPL) at the TechnicalUniversity of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a position asPost.doc. or PhD student in the field of numerical modelling ofnon-linear material behaviour in thermomechanical processes.

IPL comprises a staff of about 180 persons and covers research andeducation in the areas of Materials Technology and Development,Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Process Development, IndustrialEngineering and Management and Innovation and Sustainability.

The main objective of the IMPRESS consortium (Integrated Modelling ofMicrostructure, Mechanical Properties and Structural Performance inSolidification Processes) is to integrate the numerical modelling ofcasting, heat treatment and the subsequent structural analysis. Thisinvolves coupling of thermodynamics, process and structural analyseswhere microstructure prediction, temperature dependent material dataand the full load history in the material is considered in order topredict quality and performance of the final product during designoptimization. The project is partly financed by an industrial partner,which furthermore takes part in the project in terms of experience andparallel development in the same field.

For the current position the applicant is intended to mainly work inthe field of numerical modelling of solid mechanics with a primaryfocus on fatigue and non linear material behaviour in general, e.g.creep and plasticity. Special emphasis is put on prediction ofperformance of cast parts during service loads as well as prediction oflife time for permanent steel moulds used for die casting.

The applicant must generally have a strong background in solid mechanics, including:
Knowledge of non linear solid material behaviour, e.g. fatigue, creep and plasticity.
High temperature processes, e.g. casting, heat treatment or welding.
Scientific programming skills.

Link to: Department www.ipl.dtu.dk, industrial partner www.magmasoft.com

The position is for 2 years for the Post.doc or 3 years for the PhD.
It is open now and will be filled as soon as possible.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in engineering or a similardegree and academic qualifications equivalent to the PhD level for thePost.doc or a Master's degree in engineering or a similar degree withan academic level equivalent to the Master's degree in engineering forthe PhD.

Applicants are requested to indicate whether they are applying for the position as Post.doc or PhD student.

To apply, please send a CV including a list of publications, copy ofcertificate with grades, thesis and letters of recommendation.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval,and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degreeprogrammes of DTU. Information about the general requirements forenrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies isincluded in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained byapplication to the PhD programme office at
tel: +45 45 25 11 76 or +45 45 25 11 77.

The salary and conditions of employment are according to the currentrules for Postdoctoral and PhD students. Further information isavailable at www.dtu.dk.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Jesper Hattel, tel.: +45 45 25 47 10. E-mail: jh@ipl.dtu.dk.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are requested to apply.

The application with enclosures in triplicate must be received no later than October 31, 2005 at 12.00 noon and sent to:

Professor Leo Alting, Head of Department
Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Technical University of Denmark
Building 424