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PhD Position in Topology Optimization and IGA at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Submitted by oded.amir on

The Structural Optimization research group at Technion (PI Oded Amir) invites applications for a PhD position in the field of Topology Optimization using Iso Geometric Analysis.  The position is part of a research project funded by the Israeli Science Foundation (ISF).  

The project

The project will involve the following challenges and opportunities:

·         Iso Geometric Analysis on precise evolving boundaries with untrimming and refinement

·         Multi-material and multi-physics topology optimization

·         Analytical sensitivity analysis

The position is for a full PhD (42-48 months) with a full scholarship.

For further information, please contact Oded Amir, odedamir [at] technion.ac.il (odedamir[at]technion[dot]ac[dot]il)

For further information about the research group, visit:

https://structopt.net.technion.ac.il/

Qualifications

The expected skills and qualifications are:

·         MSc degree in a related area of engineering (mechanical, civil/structural, aeronautical)

·         Strong background in applied mechanics and computational mechanics, in particular finite element methods, acquaintance with spline bases an advantage

·         Proficiency in C/C++ programming, experience with parallel computing an advantage

How to apply

Please submit your application by email to odedamir [at] technion.ac.il (odedamir[at]technion[dot]ac[dot]il). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found. Please attach the following in PDF format:

1.      Cover letter

2.      CV, including names of three referees

3.      MSc diploma (if already completed)

4.      List of publications