Opportunity - Post Doctoral Researcher, Structural Joint Simulations, Metals

SIMCenter, College of Engineering

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Position description:

Conducts applied and fundamental research in computational mechanics; Develops and maintains competency in commercial computational packages; Trains students and staff on the appropriate usage of simulation packages; Assists in the development of sponsor reports, research articles, and presentations; Assists in the development of research proposals and problem-solving tasks.

Required Qualifications:

•PhD in Engineering

•Experience modeling the joining of metals in real-world applications

•Familiarity with nonlinear finite element methods and damage mechanisms in brittle and ductile materials

•Familiarity with commercial FEM software packages (e.g., LS-Dyna and Abaqus) and user subroutines for static, crash and fatigue simulations

Desired Qualifications:

•Knowledge in materials processing physics (e.g., heat transfer, residual stress and distortion) and metallurgy (microstructure) is highly desired

Please submit application materials to simcenter@osu.edu, include "SJS Metals Post Doc" in the subject line. Application deadline is 6/1/2015.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.