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enMultiple positions (postdoc and Ph.D) available at MECH - UBC (Vancouver)
https://imechanica.org/node/26421
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2107">ph.d. computational mechanics</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/13605">#phd #postdoc</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_GoBack" id="_GoBack"></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Several openings are available in my group (<a href="https://mech-modsim.sites.olt.ubc.ca">https://mech-modsim.sites.olt.ubc.ca</a>) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Positions are available immediately and for September 2023. Please see the description below. Applicants that identify themselves as minorities and underrepresented groups in academia are strongly encouraged to apply. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Desired profiles</strong>: Candidates with a strong background in physics, mechanics and materials engineering with knowledge of density functional theory, electronic structure simulations, solid mechanics, mathematical modelling and optimization are encouraged to apply. Additional skills such as high-performance computing, data management, data-driven techniques and scripting are a plus. Postdoctoral candidates should send a CV with a publication list to <a href="mailto:mponga@mech.ubc.ca">mponga@mech.ubc.ca</a> . Ph.D. applicants should directly apply to the Department as indicated below. Due to the large volume of emails, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span><span><span>1-<span> </span></span></span><strong>Postdoctoral position for computational design of high-entropy alloys</strong> (Immediately): I am looking for someone with a strong background in electronic structure calculations using density functional theory to model high-entropy alloys. Candidates with experience in VASP and Quantum Espresso are welcome to apply. People with backgrounds in crystalline structure materials, physics, mechanics and materials science are welcome. For samples of the work we carry out in my group, please check: <a href="https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2211.13805">https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2211.13805</a> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2022.118511%20">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2022.118511 </a><a title="Persistent link using digital object identifier" href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.162309" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.162309</span></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span><span>2-<span> </span></span></span><strong>A Ph.D. position in computational modelling of solid electrolyte batteries is available</strong> for September 2023. Candidates with experience in modelling battery systems, including density functional theory, are encouraged to apply for this position. The project is focused on developing the next generation of highly efficient Li batteries using solid electrolytes and novel cathode materials. The position is co-supervised with Prof. Jian Liu at UBC-Okanagan. Sample of the work we carry out in my group: <a href="https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2209.08184">https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2209.08184</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span><span>3-<span> </span></span></span><strong>Several openings for Ph.D. positions in computational modelling of high entropy alloys for catalytic and mechanical applications</strong>: Several openings are available for modelling high entropy alloys for mechanical and catalytic applications. These projects involve designing novel materials for CO2 and hydrogen capture and generation and developing materials with extraordinary mechanical properties. Sample of the work we carry in this area: <a href="https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2209.04010">https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2209.04010</a> <a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.816610">https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2021.816610</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Ph.D. applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. For more information, please consult this page: <a href="https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/">https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span><a href="https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/applications-admissions/research-application-instructions/">https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/applications-admissions/research-application-instructions/</a></span></p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:32:51 +0000mponga26421 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/26421#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/26421Ph.D. and M.A.Sc. positions at UBC Vancouver in Mechanics of Materials
https://imechanica.org/node/26117
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Dear mechanicians,</p>
<p>I am looking for students interested in doing a Ph.D. or M.A.Sc. (two Ph.D. students and one M.A.Sc. student). The positions are funded by NSERC and by several industrial partners. Students from everywhere can apply (there is no restriction on nationality). The positions are going to be related to:</p>
<p>1- Simulation of dynamic fracture of Alumina under high-strain rate. </p>
<p>2- Spall and dynamic fracture modeling and testing of materials. </p>
<p>3- Device failure modes under blast and impact conditions. </p>
<p>Candidates with a strong background in mechanics, solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, computational modeling, and simulation are encouraged to apply. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented minorities in academia (women, indigenous people, black or African-Americans, and people with disabilities) are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.</p>
<p>Interested candidates should check the application requirements and other relevant information at <a href="https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/">https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/</a>).</p>
<p>To be fully considered, candidates should submit an application before September 5, 2022. Starting dates can be Jan. 2023 or soon thereafter. </p>
<p>For more information, contact me at <a href="mailto:mponga@mech.ubc.ca">mponga@mech.ubc.ca</a></p>
<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>Mauricio </p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:52:17 +0000mponga26117 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/26117#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/26117PhD and postdoc positions in the group of Mechanics of Advanced Materials at Technion
https://imechanica.org/node/26116
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12735">Meta-Materials</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/179">solid mechanics</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/539">phd</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/871">postdoc</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Dear mechanicians,</p>
<p>I am posting this on behalf of my friend and colleague, Prof. Shmuel. If interested, please contact him directly (<a href="mailto:meshmuel@technion.ac.il">meshmuel@technion.ac.il</a>).</p>
<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>Mauricio </p>
<p>Description:</p>
<p>The properties of artificial materials can be designed to exhibit extraordinary properties by cleverly engineering their composition. Our group was granted the European Commission for Research (ERC) consolidators (CoG) grant in order to develop metamaterials that manipulate elastic waves, with potential applications such as vibration isolation, energy harvesting, cloaking and more. The ERC CoG grant is intended to support pioneering ideas of researchers who have shown the ability to conduct creative, ground-breaking research.</p>
<p>We seek motivated and talented PhD students (postdoc positions are also available) to work on the theoretical, numerical and experimental tasks of the project. Suitable candidates should submit their application, which includes a CV, contact details of two referees and a short motivation letter to Prof. Gal Shmuel at <a href="mailto:meshmuel@technion.ac.il">meshmuel@technion.ac.il</a>. Please include in the subject line of the email the reference CoG-EXCEPTIONAL. These positions are fully funded.</p>
<p><span class="Apple-tab-span">V</span>isit: </p>
<p><a href="https://www.findaphd.com/phds/program/mechanics-of-advanced-materials/?i1798p5706">https://www.findaphd.com/phds/program/mechanics-of-advanced-materials/?i...</a></p>
<p><a href="https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/759248">https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/759248</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:37:04 +0000mponga26116 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/26116#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/26116Multiple faulty positions (tenure/tenure-track) at the Deparment of Mechanical Engineering at UBC - Vancouver
https://imechanica.org/node/24576
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12951">faculty opening; tenure-track; UBC</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/8967">Canada</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span>Dear Fellow Mechanicians,</span></p>
<p><span>I would like to draw your attention to multiple (tenure/tenure-track) positions at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. In particular, three simultaneous searches in Manufacturing, Robotics, and General Mechanics are currently ongoing. For more details, please visit:</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php">https://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php</a></span></p>
<p><span>Job ID 38029 - General Mechanics</span></p>
<p><span>Job ID 38026 - Manufacturing</span></p>
<p><span>Job ID 38030 - Robotics</span></p>
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<p><span>For more information about the Department and the University, please visit these links:</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="https://www.ubc.ca">https://www.ubc.ca</a></span></p>
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<p><span><a href="https://mech.ubc.ca">https://mech.ubc.ca</a></span></p>
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<p><span>If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. </span></p>
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<p><span>Best regards,</span></p>
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<p><span>Mauricio </span></p>
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</div></div></div>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:38:37 +0000mponga24576 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/24576#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/24576Two postdoctoral positions available at UBC
https://imechanica.org/node/24113
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11007">Density Functional Theory. LAMMPS</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/937">GROMACS</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/10902">machine learning</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/10163">biochemistry</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11633">high entropy alloys</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Two postdoctoral positions</strong> are available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus. The positions are described below and involve the use of <strong>large-scale ab-initio simulations in combination with machine learning models to accelerate materials discovery.</strong> The positions are funded for two-years and available in the modelling and simulation group, lead by Prof. Mauricio Ponga. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Candidates should send an application package to Prof. Ponga at <a href="mailto:mponga@mech.ubc.ca">mponga@mech.ubc.ca</a> including an updated CV, a copy of the two most relevant publications and list at least two names that could provide reference for the candidates. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em><strong>Computational design of lightweight high-entropy alloys with large scale ab-initio simulations: </strong></em>PDF1 will be in charge of extending and developing our in-house DFT (MacroDFT) code to use pseudo-potential and all-electrons and to handle different geometries, under the close supervision of Dr. Ponga. PDF1 must have a good background in computational mechanics, materials science, and high-performance computing. PDF1 will perform several special quasi-random calculations, and work closely with PDF2 to train an ML model and use the nonlinear optimization algorithm. Previous experience with high-entropy alloys and other DFT codes is an asset. This position is in Collaboration with J. Jelovica (UBC). </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Computational design of radio-isotope/ligand (RIL) combinations:</strong> PDF2 will be performing ab-initio simulations and in charge of developing the surrogate model for analyzing the electronic structure of different RIL combinations. This person will focus on developing models for predicting the binding energy of multiple RIL using DFT and machine learning. The surrogate model will be based on mechanistic considerations of the link between the RIL combinations, using the electronic structure information obtained with the all-electron calculations. Good knowledge of molecular simulation of biomolecules and peptide is required. Use of GROMACS and other tools to simulate molecules and chemical interactions are an asset. This position is in collaboration with Prof. C. Orvig in Chemistry (UBC). </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Diversity and underrepresented candidates (Women, visible minorities, indigenous and disabled persons) are urged to apply to these positions. The selection will be based on academic merit, and only the active period of applicants will be considered (for instance, leaves must be indicated and won’t be counted as an active period of activities). The successful candidates are expected to participate in EDI training provided through our home institutions and funding agencies. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Our team honestly believe that research excellence depends on the integration of diverse perspectives and experiences brought by the members of the group. Thus, having a diverse, equal, and inclusive environment will only benefit our research output. Our research team is committed to making EDI a key element of its governance plan, and to developing an inclusive and diverse environment with equal opportunities for all members.</p>
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<p><span>Primordial to this goal is the devotion of our home institution in EDI. UBC's Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, and the students, faculties, and administrators are exposed every day to this harmonious co-existence between the university and the native American culture. From administrators to faculty members, UBC is committed to developing an inclusive environment. Due to this unprecedented commitment to EDI, UBC has one of the most diverse students and faculty bodies in North America, which places our team in a privileged position to identify EDI obstacles and promote actions to abolish barriers. The PIs’ groups operate based on fairness, politeness, and universal inclusion without any differences for members of different gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or background. A safe and tolerant environment is critical for inclusion, together with intentional design and implementation of policies and education. The leaders of the team will work towards building an inclusive research environment where all individuals in the group feel valued and respected for their contributions and equally supported. </span></p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:37:19 +0000mponga24113 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/24113#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/24113Large scale ab-initio simulations of dislocations
https://imechanica.org/node/23922
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/76">research</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/499">dislocations</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11777">magnesium</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/4465">density functional theory</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12741">large scale simulations</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Dear fellow mechanicians,</p>
<p>I wanted to share our recent paper in Large scale ab-initio simulations of dislocations. A link with free access is provided. </p>
<p><a href="https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1aRRW508Hm3Z7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1aRRW508Hm3Z7</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021999120300231?dgcid=author">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021999120300231?dgci...</a></p>
<p><a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/1907.02604.pdf">https://arxiv.org/pdf/1907.02604.pdf</a></p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Mauricio </p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:33:38 +0000mponga23922 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/23922#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/23922Ph.D. position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC
https://imechanica.org/node/23730
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">A PhD position is available in the Modelling and simulation group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. The position is related to the computational design of lightweight alloys based on high-entropy alloys and metallic materials with nano-architected structure (see sample <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359645419306664?via%3Dihub">here</a>). The ideal candidate should have a master degree or bachelors in the area of mechanical engineering. Knowledge of modelling and simulations tools such as Density Functional Theory, Molecular Dynamics, Finite Element and continuum models is desired. Programing data analytics skills are an asset. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Interested candidates should send an email to Professor Mauricio Ponga at <a href="mailto:mponga@mech.ubc.ca">mponga@mech.ubc.ca</a> with their transcripts, a short CV, and sample of relevant work done (e.g., link to publications, avoid sending thesis or papers files). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">UBC is a research powerhouse institution placed in beautiful British Columbia and offers many opportunities for students. Please check details here <a href="https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/">https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/</a>.</span></p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:40:37 +0000mponga23730 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/23730#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/23730Two positions for PhD or M.A.Sc in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia
https://imechanica.org/node/22884
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12314">Computational modeling of materials</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12315">atomic to continuum modeling & coupling</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12316">gradient nano-grained materials</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6176">computational materials science</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12317">ballistic applications</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Two positions for PhD or M.A.Sc in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) are open for applicants. The positions are in the field of:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>1-<span> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Development of materials with rich microstructures including gradient nano-grained materials in lightweight metals. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>2-<span> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Development of Multiscale & Multiphysics techniques for modeling materials at the nanoscale including ab-initio techniques and molecular dynamics. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Ideal candidates for position 1 would have expertise in machining and manufacturing of materials, knowledge of mechanics of materials, Finite Element Method modeling, familiar with HR-TEM, EBSD, etc. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Ideal candidates for position 2 would have expertise in molecular dynamics, including use of LAMMPS and other MD codes, ab-initio techniques such as Quantum expresso, VASP or Siesta. In addition, candidates with programming skills in C/C++and other languages are highly encouraged to apply.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Qualified students will be provided with full financial support and trained to do independent researchers.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Applicants should send their CV, transcripts and three references (email and phone number) to Prof. Mauricio Ponga (<a href="mailto:mponga@mech.ubc.ca">mponga@mech.ubc.ca</a>). Please indicate what type of position you would like to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.</span><span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the top departments in the Applied Science Division with more than 30 graduate students. UBC is consistently ranked about top 40 universities in the world and is ranked among the top 20 public universities worldwide. The Vancouver Campus is located in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, Canada, and offers a large number of outdoors activities, including aquatic sports and ski. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">For applications instructions visit: <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/applications-admissions/research-application-instructions/">http://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/applications-admissions/research-application-instructions/</a></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">For information about the Department and the University, please visit this line: <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/whyubc/">http://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/whyubc/</a></span></span></p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:20:57 +0000mponga22884 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/22884#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/22884Two positions at the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia
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<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9054">Ph.D position</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11524">Atomistic Computer Modeling of Materials; Atomistic continuum coupling; Multiscale modelling; Composites; Computational micromechanics; Computational materials science; Strength;</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Two positions are open for Ph.D. or Masters students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. The positions are joined with the Modeling and Simulation group and the Micro and Nano mechanics laboratory. We are looking for skilled and highly motivated individuals to pursue a Ph.D. or M.A.Sc. in the area of multiscale modeling of materials and solids mechanics. Two projects are available:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span><span>i)<span> </span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Accelerated coarse-grained molecular dynamics and multiscale modeling of materials, </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">ii)</span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"> <span> </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Multi-scale mechanics of adhesion and fracture for soft materials.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">The ideal candidates should have a good knowledge of mechanical engineering, especially in solids and structures. A good knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA), structural design, mathematics, and physics are required. In addition, candidates with programming skills in C/C++and other languages are highly encouraged to apply. Qualified students will be provided with full financial support and trained to do independent research.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Candidate should send a cover letter, an updated CV with representative publications for Ph.D. applicants, the name of at least two references, and a record of their grades to Profs. Bacca and Ponga at <a href="mailto:mbacca@mech.ubc.ca">mbacca@mech.ubc.ca</a></span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"> </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">and <a href="mailto:mponga@mech.ubca">mponga@mech.ubca</a> </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">.</span><span> Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.</span><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the top departments in the Applied Science Division with more than 30 graduate students. UBC is consistently ranked about top 40 universities in the world and is ranked among the top 20 public universities worldwide. The Vancouver Campus is located in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, Canada and offers a large number of outdoors activities, including aquatic sports and ski. </span></p>
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