Postdoctoral Researcher on Multiscale Modeling of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Multifunctional Composites

The research group on ‘Structural Composites’ at IMDEA Materials seeks a Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) for a collaborative European Project in the area of Multiscale Modeling of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Multifunctional Polymer Composites, The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the project leader to develop detailed multiscale modeling tools (micro and meso levels) to predict electrical conductivity and mechanical properties  of CFRP composites reinforced with nanotubes/nanofibers.

IMDEA Materials (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies of Materials) is a non-profit independent research institute promoted by the Madrid regional government to perform research in Materials Science and Engineering. More information can be found at www.materials.imdea.org

Starting date: As soon as the position is filled.

Requirements: PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Engineering, or related discipline; Fluent English (oral and written). Experience in modeling and simulation in Materials Science and Engineering/Solid Mechanics (finite elements) and programming tools (fortran, c++, python) will be recognized.

Conditions: Contract with full social security coverage.

Salary: Depending on candidate qualifications.

Contact: Interested candidates please send your CV to javier.llorca@imdea.org