PhD position FEM simulation of machining in Braunschweig, Germany

Within the

7th Research Framework Programme of the EU (FP7),
The project "Macro, Micro and Nano Aspects of Machining - MAMINA"
offers a three-year PhD project
named
"Finite Element Simulation of the Cutting Process"
at the Institut für Werkstoffe, Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Within the PhD-project Finite Element Simulation of the Cutting
Process (ESR 2) the cutting process will be simulated using finite
elements. Different models will be developed and the material
parameters coming from the partners of the consortium will be
implemented into the simulations. Parameter studies are planned to
develop materials with improved machinability. The work will be
carried out in close cooperation with the young researchers of other
simulating groups of the consortium, namely, Loughborough University
and the University of Edinburgh (UK). In addition to the research
activities the education will be completed by the attendance of a
unique training programme.

The position will be salaried according to the financial guidelines of
FP7.  Interested candidates having a diploma/master degree in
mechanical engineering, materials science or physics are asked to
submit their application via the web interface of the MAMINA homepage
www.mamina.eu. The project shall be started as soon as possible and
will remain open until filled. In case of questions do not hesitate to
contact the coordinator, coordinator@mamina.eu.

To increase the number of women working in this field of research,
women are explicitly asked to apply. To build up a strong partnership
to new member states candidates from new member countries will be
preferred if two candidates are of similar quality.

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must not be a German
citizen or have resided for more than 12 month in Germany in the last
three years.