We seek an early stage researcher for the Marie Curie project ITN INSIST (Initial Training Network - Integrating Numerical Simulation and Geometric Design Technology). The network is composed of 7 industrial and academic partners located in Germany, UK, Belgium, Spain and Austria and the opening is at Bauhaus University - Weimar, Germany.
The scientific objective of the ITN INSIST is the development and implementation of the next generation design/simulation methods. The idea the project is to use the same functions that are used to approximate CAD models to approximate the unknown fields for engineering analysis and simulation. The key outcome of this research is a system/methodology that allows the analysis, simulation and design of engineering products in a more efficient way. We aim to extend the isogeometric analysis concept of Tom Hughes who focused on the unification of CAD and CAE whereas we aim to generalize this idea to unify pre-processing (in general) and analysis.
The research project deals in particular with meshfree methods such as RKP (reproducing kernel particle) and LME (local maximum entropy) shape functions and phase field methods. The objective is to develop a computationally robust method that can deal with complex geometries and coupled PDEs.
The candidates must have less than 4 years of research experience after the Master's degree and should not have resided in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. We endeavor to ensure a fair female representation by promoting equal access opportunities between men and women, and explicitly encourage women to apply.
The position is available for 1 year. Please send your application including CV, transcripts, etc. to: timon.rabczuk [at] uni-weimar.de