Three PhD Positions in Multiscale Modeling and Experimental Characterization of Composites, Aluminum Alloys, and High Strength Steels

Applications are invited for three PhD positions within the Cognitive Performance Optimization Laboratory (COPOL) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick.

The candidates will perform research in the area of micromechanical modeling, crystal plasticity simulation, and phenomenological plasticity of high-performance light materials such as Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites, Aluminum 6XXX and 7XXX series, and Q&P Steels under high strain rate deformations. The candidates will also use several experimental techniques to characterize the advanced materials such as Quasi static, elevated, and high strain rate  uniaxial tension and compression tests, EBSD measurements, fractography, and SEM and TEM studies.

The candidates will be expected to contribute to a vibrant multidisciplinary research group and be able to work in close collaboration with industrial and governmental partners. The projects will be externally funded and strong oral and communication skills will be required. Knowledge of solid mechanics, high performance computing and programing, materials science, and finite element modeling (LS-DYNA, ABAQUS) will be crucial. Please send CV and sample publications to Mohsen.Mohammadi@unb.ca