Funded PhD positions in the area of neutron irradiation effects on metals

We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic students with a degree in mechanical or materials engineering. Students with following backgrounds are strongly recommended to apply:

• Neutron irradiation effects on metal alloys. 
• Fracture mechanics.
• Solid mechanics and finite element modeling of materials.
• Crystal plasticity.
• Diffraction and imaging experimental techniques.

Prospective candidates will be assessed based on how well they meet the following criteria:

• Excellent degree in their relevant discipline;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills (iBT TOFEL score must be higher than 86, with no individual score below 20)

The following skills are desirable:

• Ability to work with finite element packages, eg, ABAQUS.
• Ability to conduct experiments using SEM, EBSD, TEM, and XRD.
• Ability to program in any of the following languages:Fortran, Matlab, or Python.
• Abilitiy to develop or work with user materials subroutines (eg UMAT).

Application Procedure

Please email your CV, TOEFL/IELTS score, and cover letter to hamid.Abdolvand@uwo.ca.

Positions are open until filled.

To apply formally, candidates should send the required documents to the graduate office. For more details please check the following two links:

UWO- MME

And

https://www.eng.uwo.ca/msdl/