PhD Position in Computational Mechanics at the University of Stuttgart

At the Junior Research Group on Computational Micromechanics and Material Design at the
University of Stuttgart, Institute of Applied Mechanics, Chair of Material Theory, a

PhD position

is to be filled as soon as possible. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation
(DFG) in the framework of the Cluster of Excellence on Simulation Technology and initially
limited to the duration of three years (salary according to E 13 TV-L).

The research work is concerned with computer-oriented methods of continuum mechanics
of active materials. It focusses on the development of coupled continuum models at large
deformations and their numerical implementation into the Finite Element Method and
computational homogenization schemes.

The applicant should be a team player and have excellent communication and organizational
skills. A master or diploma degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related areas will
be preferred. A strong backgound in continuum mechanics, the Finite Element Method, and
programming is necessary.

Please send your application with the usual documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates,
letter of recommendation) preferably via e-mail to

marc-andre.keip@mechbau.uni-stuttgart.de

or via paper mail to

Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. M.-A. Keip
Institut für Mechanik (Bauwesen)
Universität Stuttgart
Pfaffenwaldring 7
70569 Stuttgart
Germany

Closing date for applications is November 7th, 2014.

The University of Stuttgart strives to increase the percentage of women in the science sector.
Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially within the
framework of legal requirements.

See also the webpage: Open PhD Position