Doctoral Researcher (Structural Mechanics) / Väitöskirjatutkija (rakenteiden mekaniikka)
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Structural mechanics research group at the Faculty of Built Environment and in Civil Engineering Unit the is led by Prof. Reijo Kouhia. The research themes cover broadly many areas of applied mechanics, especially materials and fatigue modelling, and the development of numerical methods to solve problems in those fields.
Job descriptions
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Structural mechanics research group is now looking for a Doctoral Researcher to work in the “Towards sustainable and carbon free concrete construction” (ConSus) -project funded by the Research Council of Finland. The aim of the project is to develop meso- and macroscale material models for the mechanical behaviour of concretes where low-carbon cement will be used as a binder. The project is part of a consortium with Oulu University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Requirements
We require:
- Applicable master’s degree
- High motivation and interest towards structural mechanics
- Ability and motivation to complete post graduate studies and doctoral degree
- Good communicational skills and ability to collaborate with members of the research group and other stakeholders
- Good command of English language
- Successful candidate must be pursuing or will be accepted to study towards a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Built Environment. Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements.
We appreciate:
- Programming skills and experience in use of simulation tools, like the finite element method
- Expertise on materials modelling
We offer
We offer multidisciplinary and active working environment in the research group of Structural Mechanics.
The position will be filled for a fixed-term period until 31.8.2026. The preferred starting date is 1.10.2023 but it is negotiable. The position is located at the Tampere University Hervanta Campus.
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How to apply
Please submit your application by the online application form. Closing date for applications is on 15th of August 2023 (23:59 EEST / 20:59 UTC). Please attach the following documents to your application in PDF format:
- Curriculum Vitae prepared according to the guidelines issued by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK)
- A letter of motivation and description of your research interests (max. 1 page)
- Copy of your MSc and BSc degree certificates, including transcripts of all university records and their English translations (Finnish certificates are accepted) and Diploma Supplement.
For further information
If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to contact:
Prof. Reijo Kouhia, +358 40 8490561, reijo.kouhia@tuni.fi
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Rakenteiden mekaniikan tutkimusryhmä kuuluu Rakennetun ympäristön tiedekuntaan ja on osa rakennustekniikan yksikköä. Tutkimusryhmän aiheet kattavat laajasti sovelletun mekaniikan eri osa-alueita, erityisesti materiaalimallinnusta ja väsymisanalyysiä sekä niihin liittyvien numeeristen menetelmien kehittämistä.
Tehtävänkuvaus
Rakenteiden mekaniikan tutkimusryhmä hakee nyt väitöskirjatutkijaa Suomen Akatemian-rahoittamaan tutkimusprojektiin ”Kohti kestävää ja hiilineutraalia betonirakentamista” (ConSus) kehittämään betonin mekaanista käyttäytymistä kuvaavia meso- ja makroskaalan materiaalimalleja vähähiilisestä sementistä tehdylle betonille. Tutkimus on osa konsortiota, johon kuuluu myös Oulun yliopisto ja VTT.
Hakuohjeet
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Lisätietoja tehtävästä antaa
Prof. Reijo Kouhia, +358 40 8490561, reijo.kouhia@tuni.fi
