Early-Stage Researcher
(PhD student position)

Objectives

Fracture mechanics of materials for renewable energy applications (photovoltaics, solid oxide fuel cells, etc.) is a fundamental tool to assess the reliability and the durability of these technologies. From the modeling point of view, the study of these problems is challenging due to the simultaneous presence of multiple fields, often strongly coupled together.

In this regard, there is room for innovation in terms of development of novel FEM software that can be incorporated into existing FEM tools for industrial simulation and virtual material testing. To make advancement in this research, a deep knowledge on numerical analysis and FEM procedures, with a strong background on the physical-mathematical formulations of the multi-field phenomena is required.

Therefore, advanced training on these topics is original and highly relevant for the realization of a new class of specialized analysts to be employed in research and development departments of companies.

Benefits

A full-time fixed-term contract is offered. Marie Curie ITNs provide competitive financial support to the ESR including: a competitive monthly living and mobility allowance and salary, coverage of the expenses related to the participation of the ESR in research and training activities (contribution to research-related costs, meetings, conference attendance, training actions, etc.). The recruited researchers will have a regular contract with the same rights and obligations as any other staff member of the institution.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must at the time of recruitment:

1. Be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. The four years start to count from the date when a researcher obtained the degree (e.g. Master’s degree) which would formally entitle him/her to embark on a doctorate.
2. Candidates could be of any nationality but have not resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
3. Have not been awarded a doctoral degree.

Selection process

Applicants are evaluated by a selection committee on the basis of past academic performance (grades) and background, scientific relevance and aptitude to research, and any other additional pertinent data submitted in the application (such as scientific publications, if any).

The candidates that pass the initial assessment of the applications will be invited for an interview with the selection committee, either in person at the campus, or via standard internet videoconference. Equal opportunities are ensured to all candidates throughout the evaluation process.

EURAXESS offer ID: 491145