Department of Robotics Brain and Cognitive Sciences - RBCS (http://www.iit.it/en/rbcs/)
Italian Institute of Technology - IIT, Genoa
Application deadline: Sept. 24th 2010

Project Description:
Conventionally designed robots are made of metal parts, bearings, levers, gears or other components that are assembled with fasteners and screws, to obtain the desired functionality. An alternative approach is to derive this functionality directly from the properties of the materials and to embed components as, for example, with shape deposition manufacturing. CAD and FE simulations are essential tools to design and optimize the details of the robot's shape.

The group of Mechanics of Solids and Structures at the  University of
Brescia is seeking two candidates for Ph.D. positions. The appointment
is starting on January 1st 2011, application deadline Sept. 15th 2010.

The research topics involve: computational dynamics of solids with
reference to ground motion simulation due to seismic input, multiscale
computational fracture mechanics and discrete dislocation mechanics.

Interested applicants are welcome to send a resume to

Qualified applicants are welcome to send CV to gzhu@yorku.ca

SUSHIL SINGH
Address: 417 Reed street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tel :   (205) 239 1696 E-mail : singh.sushil@live.com

CDI Marine Band Lavis Division is seeking individuals with skills in
engineering and software development in the Baltimore, MD area
(relocation assistance available) for full-time work on exciting,
research-oriented marine engineering projects. CDI is a large, stable
company of which Band Lavis Division is a small, profitable division
with a laid back atmosphere and small-company flexibility.

Candidates should be quick learners, enthusiastic workers, and have
strong technical expertise. The following skills, knowledge, and
passions are sought:

- Python, C, C++, and Fortran knowledge and experience: Our current work
is mostly Python but there will certainly be C development for
performance and library bindings.

The Department of Civil Engineering at NCSU has an
opening for tenure track faculty position in the general areas of
Structural Engineering and/or Mechanics. Our plan is to hire the best
candidate irrespective of the specific area of research focus. Interested candidates should submit application material before September 30, 2010 to receive full consideration. The official advertisement is given below.

The Institute of Polymer Engineering has 3 open positions as research assistants in three different fields of polymer research:

- nano polymer technology

- polymer injection technology

- polymer composite technology

Please find more details in attachements. Or contact me per mail: nicolas.eguemann@fhnw.ch

Regards,

Nicolas

FACULTY POSITION
MELLICHAMP CHAIR IN SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
DEPARTMENTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING  &
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

The Departments of Mechanical and Electrical/Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara seek to hire a highly creative and productive individual to fill a Mellichamp Chair in Systems Biology, made possible by a generous gift by Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp. Candidates at all levels and in all areas of Systems Biology will be considered, with preference given to candidates who incorporate an experimental element to their research.

A full time postdoctoral research associate position is available at Cardiff University under the supervision of Professor Bhushan L. Karihaloo and Drs Kulasegaram and Zhu, funded by FP7. http://www.engin.cf.ac.uk/research/resInstitute.asp?InstNo=13

 The research aims to develop novel metal-ceramic materials for aerospace and automotive applications.

 Objectives:

- to develop multi-scale computational models for alumnia-copper and alumina-Ni-Al inter-metallic functionally graded composites

- to investigate the thermo-mechanical behaviour of the above composites under thermal cyclic loading, including the determination of residual stresses

Fixed term for 2 years

An opening is available immediately for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.  The successful candidate will study the mechanics of early brain and eye development as part of a new NIH-funded project involving faculty in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and the Washington University School of Medicine.

The Research Center for Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Materials at
the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an open
position as Post-doctoral Fellow. The specific project involves collaboration with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and requires the Fellow to work at both institutions.  The work involves experimental characterization of tissues and surgical remodeling, and development of computational modeling of surgical reconstruction. While specific background in Biomechanics is not necessary, candidates should have a

There are two PhD studentships available at the University of Glasgow in the area of computational fracture mechanics of concrete.

The topics are multiscale modelling of corrosion induced cracking and meso-mechanically motivated nonlocal models for fracture. 

Please visit my webpage at http://www.civil.gla.ac.uk/~grassl for more information.

All the best,

Peter Grassl

Concrete Material Modelling under High Strain Rate

Post available: Research Fellow

Duration of appointment:2 years

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow research position in computational materials design at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Civil Engineering.  The Fellow will focus on computational modeling of and optimization design algorithms for multifunctional materials. Code writing ability and strong background in mechanics are required.  Specific knowledge of topology optimization, braided or woven materials/technologies, and/or parallel processing is preferred. Applicants must hold a PhD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Two PhD positions are available at the University of Maine, Department of Mechanical Engineering. The research will focus on theoretical and experimental study of cellular behavior on engineered substrates. Candidates interested in one of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Pittsburgh in Cellular Mechanics and Biophysics of Morphogenesis

Postdoctoral Positions are available for highly qualified and motivated candidates to study the physical principles of morphogenesis in the Davidson Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Bioengineering. The laboratory focuses on studying the molecular-, cellular, and tissue-scale processes that regulate mechanical properties and force-production during morphogenesis. Projects involve a combination of biophysics, cell biology, bioengineering, and embryology.