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Lessons Learned from 14 years as an Editor-In-Chief (for Elsevier)

Submitted by John E. Dolbow on

As some of you may know, I recently announced that I would be stepping down as the Editor-In-Chief (EIC) for the Elsevier journal titled Finite Elements in Analysis and Design (FINEL).  I had served in that capacity since 2010, so roughly 14 years, and the team at Elsevier indicated that it was time for someone new to take over the role.  Although I would have been more than happy to stay on, in time I did appreciate that it was probably better for the community to pass the reins on to someone else. 

can we stop cracks due to elastic modulus changes ahead of crack tips?

Submitted by Mike Ciavarella on

Dear Colleague

   It is known that ahead of a crack subject to static or fatigue loading microcracking and damage makes the material soften (of smaller elastic modulus) but also its strength degrades (in composite materials, there are so called “wearout models” which associate strength reduction exactly to the reduction of modulus).

Ph.D and Post-doc positions at Northeastern University

Submitted by Yaning Li on

Ph.D and Postdoc positions are available in Mechanics, Biomimetics, and 3D Priting lab at Northeastern University, Boston. Candidates will background in mechanics, materials, finite element analysis are all welcome to apply. 

Applicants can send the CV directly to Prof. Yaning Li 

Email: y.li [at] northeastern.edu

Ph.D and Post-doc positions at Northeastern University

Submitted by Yaning Li on

Ph.D and Postdoc positions are available in Mechanics, Biomimetics, and 3D Priting lab at Northeastern University, Boston. Candidates will background in mechanics, materials, finite element analysis are all welcome to apply. 

Applicants can send the CV directly to Prof. Yaning Li 

Email: y.li [at] northeastern.edu

 

 

Full Professor in Structural Mechanics

Submitted by info@signatur.dk on

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a position as Full Professor in Structural Mechanics. The position is available from 15 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The
position is permanent.

Expected start date and duration of employment
15 January 2025 or as soon as possible

Job description

Join Daedalus: Postdoc Position Available at Georgia Institute of Technology!

Submitted by christos_athanasiou on

Daedalus, our research group at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is announcing an opening for a postdoctoral researcher. We are looking for an individual with a background in solid/experimental mechanics or polymer engineering to contribute to our pioneering projects on high-throughput mechanical testing methods and mechanics of flexible materials. This project is a collaborative effort with a major industrial partner in the US, making it an excellent opportunity for those interested in exploring a novel application area and pursuing an academic career.