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We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work at the intersection of robotics and mechanics. The selected candidate will join the Structures-Computer Interaction Laboratory, a new group in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of the University of California, Los Angeles. Visit our website: https://structures.computer. The research project aims to use collaborative robots to investigate the mechanics of structures (slender/flexible structures in particular). Our lab is equipped with a Sawyer collaborative robot from Rethink Robotics. We will explore how continuum mechanics simulations can be used to train robots to perform simple tasks, e.g. tying knots in ropes. Details of the project will be determined after consultation with the candidate.

A PhD position is open for Spring 2018 in Advanced Hierarchical Materials by Design Lab at Louisiana Tech University on multiscale modeling of metamaterials. The candidates must have earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (applicants with a MSc will be given priority) and have a solid background in theoretical and computational mechanics. Having knowledge of continuum mechanics, finite element modeling, and a programming language is a plus.

The University of Bristol (UK) and the China Scholarship Council are jointly offering many full PhD Scholarships in all disciplines. The application deadline is 15 January 2018.

There is one open Ph.D. student position fully funded in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. The position starts Fall 2018. The successful applicant will work with Dr. David Cereceda in the Multiscale Modeling and Machine Learning (M3L) Laboratory on interdisciplinary research topics that involve Computational Mechanics, Multiscale Modeling of Materials and Machine Learning.

Two funded PhD positions for 4 years are available in the composites group at Ghent University in Belgium. Both are focussed on computational mechanics of composites, in the framework of multi-scale modelling.

More information can be found from: http://www.composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html

Job Title Internship in Materials for O&G

Duration 2018, 4-6+ months

International Applications Yes, for 6+ months

Job Description and Responsibilities

At Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) center in Cambridge, MA, the materials group is conducting applied research and advanced materials developing for oilfield operations. We are looking for motivated materials and mechanics PhD or Master’s level interns to join our team. Under the supervision of an experienced research scientist, the intern will be expected to define, execute and interpret the results of lab experiments and/or perform numerical simulations.

Qualifications

· PhD candidates in materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering with a strong fundamental understanding of materials science and mechanics of materials. Preferred candicate should have metallugry or ceramic composites backgound in at least one of the following fields:

- Knowledge and hands on experience on material characterization, metallurgy, mechanics of materials and mechanical testing.

- Experience with material characterization techiniques such as SEM, EDX, DSC, TMA, Instron, optical imaging, metallurgical sample preparion for microstructure evaluation.

- Knowledge on structure-property correlation of metal and ceramic materials.

- Numerical simulation experience on mechanics of materials, residual stresses and thermal analysis. Experience on modeling of additive manufacuring processes is a plus.

· Independent research experience and good problem-solving skills.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Lease allowance

About Schlumberger Company

Candidates can apply by submitting an application (include resume, coursework transcripts, a presentation not exceeding 20 pages) to Meng Qu (mqu@slb.com).

Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) is the prime corporate research center for Schlumberger, the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. SDR hosts more than 130 scientists working in various fields including robotics, advanced materials, geosciences and computational sciences. SDR is located within the MIT campus. Several dozen interns are hosted each summer at SDR. Previous interns have highlighted the working environment, camaraderie, diversity in expertise and domains of interest, learning about new technical challenges, SDR facilities, and Cambridge numerous attractions, as prime elements they enjoyed during their stay at SDR.

Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Location Schlumberger-Doll Research, Cambridge, MA, US

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New Assistant Professor position with experimental focus on polymer matrix composites at TU Delft.

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