PhD Student Position in the Field of Multi-scale Simulation of Solids

High-level PhD Positions at the Cluster of Excellence SimTech

Stuttgart Research Centre for Simulation Technology, Universität Stuttgart

Universität Stuttgart with its 20,000 students and 7,000 employees is one of the leading European Research Universities with a main focus on engineering and natural sciences. Universität Stuttgart is committed to excellent basic and applied research and interdisciplinary academic education. The excellence initiative of the German state and federal governments has approved the funding of the Cluster of Excellence EXC 310 Simulation Technology (SimTech) at Universität Stuttgart (www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.de). In this context, the newly established Stuttgart Research Centre for Simulation Technology (SRC SimTech) is asking for applications for scientists at the PhD level to pursue research in future-orientated research fields.

PhD Student Position in the Field of Multi-scale Simulation of Solids

The PhD student is supposed to work on a project concerned with the computational modelling of phenomena in dynamic fracture through the incorporation of effects from different length scales into the finite element framework. Theoretical foundations of solids at failure show notable discrepancies when compared to experimental results due to the crucial role of dynamic instabilities. On the macroscopic scale, dynamic fracture is experienced by the presence of cracks or shearbands. The influence of the different spatial scales becomes apparent when considering dynamic crack microbranching processes. Applicants with a diploma or masters degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics are invited. The successful candidate should have a strong background in continuum mechanics as well as knowledge in programming and the finite element method.

The position has the designated salary bracket TV-L 13 and a limited tenure of three years with a possible extension.

The PhDs are expected to participate actively in the SimTech Teaching Programmes and Industry Transfer Concepts.

Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, references, publication list, letter of motivation) should be sent as soon as possible to Junior Professor Christian Linder (linderatmechbau.uni-stuttgart.de) Institute of Applied Mechanics (Chair I), Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.

Universität Stuttgart wishes to increase the proportion of female academic staff and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications from women. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

For further positions and information please see: www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.de


Job Title PhD Student Position in the Field of Multi-scale Simulation of Solids
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Scholarship Info - Skeletal Muscle Modelling with Applications to Lumbar Spine Mechanics 2009

PhD Student - Skeletal Muscle Modelling with Applications to Lumbar Spine Mechanics

University Stuttgart, Cluster of Excellence in Simulation Technology

Cluster of Excellence in Simulation Technology

Universität Stuttgart with its 20,000 students and 7,000 employees is one of the leading European Research Universities with a main focus on engineering and natural sciences. Universität Stuttgart is committed to excellent basic and applied research and interdisciplinary academic education. The excellence initiative of the German state and federal governments has approved the funding of the Cluster of Excellence EXC 310 Simulation Technology (SimTech) at Universität Stuttgart. In this context, the Stuttgart Research Centre for Simulation Technology (SRC SimTech) is asking for applications for scientists at the Postdoc and PhD level to pursue research in future-orientated research fields.

PhD Student in the Field of Skeletal Muscle Modelling with Applications to Lumbar Spine Mechanics

The PhD student is supposed to work on a project focusing on developing novel computational techniques to model skeletal muscles mechanics. The goal is to overcome the computational challenge of realistically modelling lumbar spine muscle mechanics while taking into account the influence of a large number of muscles involved in complex upper body movements. The skeletal muscles are modelled using the Finite Element method in three dimensions and principles of nonlinear continuum mechanics. For this purpose, a good background in computational continuum mechanics, the Finite Element Method, and some programming skills are desirable. Some knowledge of biomechanical principles of skeletal muscles is a plus but not essential.
Applications should be sent to JP Oliver Röhrle, PhD (roehrleatmechbau.uni-stuttgart.de).

Universität Stuttgart wishes to increase the proportion of female academic staff and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications from women. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

For further positions and information please see: http://www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.de