Applications are invited for a 24 months fixed term Postdoc/Research Associate post to work as part of the NSFC project “Fatigue damage mechanism and life prediction in bone using 3D micro-CT image correlation techniques”.
The project intends to investigate the quantitative relationship between crack density, loading cycles and microdamage parameters using a combined approach of fatigue testing, 3D micro-CT measurements and X-ray、SEM、NMR microscopy studies. The damage development in the reconstruction will be detected and monitored using CT scanning at regular fatigue test intervals, verified by microscopy post testing. The objective of this study is to understand how fatigue cracks initiate and propagate in bones based on experimental observations, to obtain quantitative relationship between crack density and microdamage parameters, to clarify extra low cycle, low cycle and high cycle fatigue damage mechanism in bones and its damage threshold, to develop a bone fatigue damage evolution model and a life prediction model based on the information from the fatigue tests, CT image and SEM analysis．
A Ph.D. in materials science/Mechanics/biomedical engineering is needed along with knowledge of fracture and fatigue. Experience with electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) or Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) will be a plus. The position is initially for two years with the possibility of extension to three years. The appointment will be made dependent on relevant qualifications, US$24000 to US$30,000, per annum.
Interested candidates should submit the application with curriculum vitae, summary of research experience and interests, publications, and names of three references to:
Dr. Chong Wang ( also Alex, Email: chongwang [at] scu.edu.cn)