Postdoc in the field of Materials Science and Engineering

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Subject area: Computational studies of the influence of microstructural features on the structural integrity of metallic materials using machine learning

Subject area description: Structural integrity of materials is of primary concern in sustainable mechanical design, as more durable products impose longer product lives and allow the usage of less material. Accounting for structural integrity in the design process calls for a technical model of the product concept, i.e., mathematical models of the product and its in-service environment, which inevitably must incorporate the influence of the material and its properties. This research position focuses on computational approaches to assess the influence of the material microstructure on structural integrity, incorporated in technical models intended support design decisions related to manufacturing and process parameter selections; known to influence the material microstructure.

Duties: The post doc will develop and apply computational methods incorporating machine learning to predict the influence of microstructural features on the structural integrity of metallic materials, e.g., resistance to plastic deformation and crack growth. Responsibilities include the design and implementation of finite element multiscale models and machine learning algorithms, analyzing related experimental data, and collaborating with industrial collaborators to validate computational predictions. The post doc may also contribute to manuscript preparation, present findings at scientific conferences, and mentor junior team members as part of an interdisciplinary research group.

The work is performed in connection to two ongoing research projects “Probabilistic multiscale modelling of the macroscopic crack growth behavior in heterogeneous materials” and “Optimized Digitalization for Environmentally NeutrAl Industrialization”, involving both academic and industrial partner.

As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours., e.g., lab assistance, exam correction, classroom teaching, student supervision etc.

To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in materials engineering, solid mechanics or a closely related research field.

Good programming skills and finite element (FE) analysis experience is a requirement. Knowledge of machine learning, Matlab and Abaqus is also highly desired. Previous experience with parametrization and automation of FE models via scripting languages is recommended. While not required, experience from microstructural modelling and user-defined material modelling is desirable, and the applicant is expected to have published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. Excellent communicative skills are required, including fluency in oral and written English.

You will be employed by the Division of Engineering Materials at Linköping University. The Division conducts research as well as undergraduate and postgraduate education in Materials Engineering.

Read more about the department's activities here: https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/iei/kmat

This post is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The position as a postdoc is full-time. 

Starting date
Upon agreement but as soon as possible

Background screening may come to be carried out before any decision on employment is made.

The university applies individual salaries.

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Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than June 10th 2025.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application. 

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent. 

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