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enFunded PhD Position, Automation of Forming of Wing Skins, Montreal, Canada
https://imechanica.org/node/21259
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7090">PhD opportunity</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/248">finite element analysis</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11289">Automation</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6729">shot peening</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11649">shot peen forming</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">A fully funded PhD Position in mechanical engineering is available at Polytechnique Montreal in Canada to automate the peen forming of aircraft wing skins.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Peen forming automation through in-process 3D shape measurement</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Peen forming is a specialized application of shot peening, which is frequently used in the aerospace industry to form large panels such as wing skins. Traditionally, the process is carried out manually by skilled technicians, and is adjusted for the new parts by trial-and-error. </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Automation of peen forming process offers great advantages in terms of repeatability and productivity.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">This project aims to develop </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">a fully automated peen forming system based on numerical models and quasi-real time 3D shape measurements. </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">We </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">will demonstrate the possibility of automating the process and maximizing its robustness by incorporating modeling and 3D shape measurement in the control loop for on-line calibration and adaptive adjustment of the model with the feedback from shape measurement during peen forming. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">The project is experimental and numerical in nature. </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">The student will implement the shape measurement system into a closed loop control system for the peening robot, and will develop algorithms to optimize the peening parameters based on the captured geometry. </span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">The candidate sought has a master’s degree in Engineering and possesses a strong background in numerical methods and computer programming, as well as numerical optimization. Preferably, (s)he has some experience with 3D optical scanning, geometric computing, finite element analysis, and/or industrial robotics, control systems and manufacturing automation. The project is a collaboration between the Centre de Technologie en Aérospatiale (CTA) and the SME Aerosphere. The candidate will spend most of her/his time on the main campus at École Polytechnique de Montr</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">éal although frequent visits to the collaborating partners are expected</span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">. The candidate should be ready to start the project by January 2018. A PhD thesis lasts approximately four years. The financial aid is $20,000 (CAD) per year. PhD candidates must pay tuition (<$3,000/year). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Proficiency in French is an asset, but is not a necessity. PhD studies at Polytechnique can be pursued in English. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">To apply, send your cover letter, CV, transcript(s), and a recent publication (can be a project report) before the 30th of June 2017 to:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Farbod Khameneifar, Assistant Professor</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Department of Mechanical Engineering</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>École Polytechnique de Montréal</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:farbod.khameneifar@polymtl.ca">farbod.khameneifar@polymtl.ca</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">(514) 340-4711 ext. 4907</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Frédérick Gosselin, Associate Professor</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Department of Mechanical Engineering</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>École Polytechnique de Montréal</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="mailto:frederick.gosselin@polymtl.ca">frederick.gosselin@polymtl.ca</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">(514) 340-4711 ext. 3747</span></p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 24 May 2017 19:50:01 +0000Frederick Gosselin21259 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/21259#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/21259PhD position at UBC (Vancouver)
https://imechanica.org/node/19855
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7090">PhD opportunity</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span>There is a fully funded PhD opportunity in my lab </span><span> </span><a href="http://dalubc.wordpress.com/">http://dalubc.wordpress.com</a><span> on the topic of phonon transport in nanostructured materials. Strong background in computational tools (MD, FE, and MATLAB) and elastodynamics/wave propagation is essential. </span><span> Applications are sought from very strong and motivated gradaute students intending to puruse PhD studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UBC, Vancouver, Canada. </span><span>Interested students with excellent computational and experimental skills relevant to the above area are encouraged to send their CV, incluidng publications, and a statement of research to srikanthubc AT THE RATE OF gmail dot com (remove the obvious obfuscations for the correct email address) on or before 25th May 2016.</span></p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 16 May 2016 04:39:19 +0000Srikanthubc19855 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/19855#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/19855One PhD Position Available in Mechanics of Materials
https://imechanica.org/node/11849
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/128">education</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541">job</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/656">education</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7090">PhD opportunity</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>One PhD position is available immediately in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University, NY, US. The research program focuses on the mechanical behaviors of advanced materials including polymer microstructures, composites, nanomaterials, and biological materials. Interdisciplinary collaborations are possible. The candidates with background and interest in engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, and materials science are highly encouraged to apply.</p>
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<p>If you are interested, please contact Dr. Wang at <a href="mailto:lifwang@clarkson.edu">lifwang@clarkson.edu</a> (<a href="http://www.clarkson.edu/cee/faculty/wang.html">http://www.clarkson.edu/cee/faculty/wang.html</a>). </p>
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<p>Clarkson University is a private university located in Potsdam, New York. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.clarkson.edu/cee/graduate/index.html">http://www.clarkson.edu/cee/graduate/index.html</a></p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:11:38 +0000Lifeng Wang11849 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/11849#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/11849Error | iMechanica