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Postdoc position on geometric learning for dynamics responses of micromorphic materials

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I have a fully funded postdoc position with some flexibility for the starting date (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023) at Columbia University for a project on deep learning for dynamic responses of solids. More information can be at our research group website www.poromechanics.org. Candidates with a subset or all of the following skills will be considered:

1. programming skills (python and C++)

2. computational mechanics

3. micropolar and micromorphic theories

3. graph theory

PhD position on Geometric Learning for Computational Solid Mechanics at Columbia University

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 I have a fully funded PhD position starting in Fall 2022 at Columbia University for a new project on geometric learning for solids undergoing high-strain-rate loadings. More information can be found at our research group website www.poromechanics.org. More information can be at our research group website www.poromechanics.org. General information about admissions and applications can be found at.

Computational/machine learning mechanics Postdoc/PhD position available at Columbia University

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Dear colleagues, 

There is a new opening for one postdoc/PhD student position, to be filled immediately, in my research group in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University. We are looking for postdocs/PhD in the broad area of computational mechanics. Candidates should have expertise and experience on modeling dynamic responses of path-dependent materials and software development. Our project is specifically focused on applications of machine learning for computational plasticity and damage. 

MS Invitation "Multiscale Machine Learning for Geotechnical and Geophysics and Geomechanics Applications: from Grain- to Field-scales" @IACM conf. MMLDT-CSET 2021

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Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the symposium on Multiscale Machine Learning for Geotechnical and Geophysics and Geomechanics Applications: from Grain- to Field-scales at the MMLDT-CSET 2021 conference, September 26-29:

Mechanistic Machine Learning and Digital Twins for Computational Science, Engineering & Technology (MMLDT-CSET 2021)
An IACM Conference September 26-29, 2021 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, USA
(website: https://mmldt.eng.ucsd.edu/)

PhD positions opening in Sun Group at Columbia University

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Dear colleagues,

We are looking for PhD students in the broad area of computational mechanics. Our project is specifically focused on applications of machine learning (deep reinforcement learning, graph neural network) for computational plasticity and damage of crystalline and granular materials. 

USA citizenship is highly preferred but exceptional cases will be considered. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

Computational Mechanics Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position at Columbia University

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Dear colleagues, 

There is a new opening for one postdoc position, to be filled immediately, in my research group in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University. We are looking for postdocs in the broad area of computational mechanics. Candidates should have expertise in modeling dynamic responses of path-dependent materials. Our project is specifically focused on applications of machine learning (reinforcement learning, graph embedding) for computational plasticity and damage. 

Call for Abstract: WCCM Paris Mini-symposium on Computational Geomechanics

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Dear colleagues, 
 
We would like to make you aware of a mini-symposium we are organizing for WCCM-ECOMAS in 2020, to be held in Paris on July 19-24, 2020. The symposium is entitled "Computational Geomechanics", and focuses on modeling aspects related to geological materials. A full description can be found at https://www.wccm-eccomas2020.org/admin/Files/FileAbstract/a280.pdf.

ASCE EMI-PMC 2020: Call for Mini-symposia

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Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee and the International Scientific Committee, we would like to invite you to organize mini-symposia for the upcoming ASCE joint EMI-PMC 2020 conference at Columbia University in the City of New York, May 26-29, 2020.

Postdoc position available at Columbia University in the City of New York

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We have one or more postdoc positions available, to be filled immediately, in my research group. We are looking for postdocs in the broad area of computational mechanics.  Candidates should have expertise in modeling dynamic responses of path-dependent materials. Our project is specifically focused on the development and validation of multiscale models for energetic/porous/polycrystalline materials across length scales. More details will be provided to interested candidates.