PhD Opportunity—Continuum/Computational mechanics

Title. Analytical and numerical modelling of customised foot insole for diabetic patients

Brief. Full-time PhD positions on the general theme of "Auxetics" and "Semi-auxetics" are available (AuxeticsLab). Themes are shaped around sandwich structures, auxetics, and other structured materials.

Minimum Requirements. High GPA (>85%) and a track record of high quality relevant publications (minimum one first-author journal paper). For immediate application, a valid English test score is mandatory.

Preferred skills. Skills in continuum mechanics (classic or generalised) and/or numerical methods (FE, DFE2, FE2 or phase-field) are desired. Manufacturing skills are also considered.

Location. Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Australia.

Funding. Full funding is available.

Preliminary application. In order to apply, please send an email (limited to 200 words max) titled "PhD application (auxeticslab)"; in addition, please provide the following items:

• CV,
• transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's),
• the topic of interest, and
• one best publication.