Postdoctoral Research Position at IDMEC-FEUP, Portugal

The Institute of Mechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal, intents to contract 2 researchers (postdoctoral) to work in the group of Structural Integrity. The main topics of this group are:

- Development of advanced composites

- Product development

- Fracture and fatigue behaviour of components

- Development of structural wood components

- New numerical techniques to analyze solids and structures

- Biomechanical behaviour of soft tissues

- Development of new structural adhesives

The candidates should have Doctoral Degree in Engineering, or in another field related with the functions to be developed, should have experience of three years at least and must show very strong research skills in one of the areas above. Candidates with experience of coordination of research projects will be preferred.

The position is available in 1st April 2008.

To ensure full consideration, interested candidates should send a CV and an activity plan for 54 months (2 pages A4).

 The proposal should be delivery personally (Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, office L121), or by post (registered) to:IDMEC-Polo FEUPFaculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do PortoRua Roberto Frias4200-465 PortoPortugal