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wave propagation in Hamilton Systems
I am a junior graduate student now, and very interesting in wave motion. My advisor Prof. Zhong wanxie and his PHD student qiang Gao have developed a precise numerical technique to solve the Rayleigh wave frequency equation, which can avoid the missing root. They did a systematic work involving surface wave propagation in a transversely isotropic stratified solid resting on an elastic semi-infinte space, wave propagation in the anisotropic layered media and the propagation of stationary and non-stationary random waves in a viscoelastic, transversely isotropic and stratified half space.
Open PhD position: Microstructures in Solids
Info: The goal of this project is to investigate the mechanical and acoustical behavior of materials characterized by a well-defined miscrostructure. The research will involve experimental, theoretical and computational mechanics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, science-driven, outstanding young
candidate with experience in solid and structural mechanics. Experience
with basic mechanical testing techniques is also appreciated.
Open PhD position: Jamming, shear banding and microstructure
Location: Multi Scale Mechanics Group, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Info: http://www.fom.nl/live/vacatures/vacature.pag?objectnumber=74597
Contact: K.Bertoldi [at] utwente.nl
Open PhD position: Clustering phase diagram simulation and theory
Location: Multi Scale Mechanics Group, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Info: http://www.fom.nl/live/vacatures/vacature.pag?objectnumber=69561
Contact: S.Luding [at] utwente.nl
PhD grant on error estimate and automatic grid adaptation for Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations
Location: Centrale Nantes, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory UMR6598, Nantes, FRANCE.
Contact: Michel.Visonneau [at] ec-nantes.fr.
Title: Discretization error estimate and automatic local grid adaptation for the computation of turbulent free-surface flows at high Reynolds number
So, What's It Gonna Be?
Teacher, Scientist, or Engineer
From thinking about the 'I'd Love to Change the World' discussion, I have concluded that my dilemma stems from the (basically) three career paths from which I can choose.
A teacher that can have a great deal of influence on a select number of other individuals' lives and can take great pride in helping others achieve their potential, and possibly make great contributions to society.
A scientist that can continue to explore the unexplained and hopefully discover something that could contribute to society.
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Cardiovascular Mechanics
The Biomedical Engineering program at the University of South Carolina is seeking highly qualified candidates for one postdoctoral research associate position in the Cardiovascular Engineering Laboratory.
How Many Friends Is Too Many? 5000? Then imechanica is too many!
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How Many Friends Is Too Many?
One MySpace exec has even surprised himself by friending a potato. This particular russet has 2,965 friends.