Researcher in Computational Mechanics
| Posting date: | 06 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,879 to £43,878 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2024 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0259-24-R |
Summary
Our College of Science and Engineering is made up of the School of Science, School of Computing, School of Sport and Exercise Science, and School of Engineering. We are the University’s STEM College, in a city with a strong STEM heritage that hosts some of the world's leading STEM companies, and in a region with STEM at the centre of its economic growth plan.
You will be based in the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE) which sits under the School of Engineering. The Institute focuses on sustainable engineering solutions across various business sectors. We aim to stimulate regional innovation in design, manufacturing, product lifecycle management and the application of new and smart materials. We also support skills development and industrial growth in the region.
Over the past five years, we have built a successful track record of delivering projects to businesses — both regionally and nationally. We have also established a number of strategic partnerships with institutions across Europe, the USA and Asia. Industrial collaboration is at the heart of the Institute. We collaborate with organisations of many different sizes - from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large multi-national corporations, original equipment manufacturers, charities and public bodies.
We are a place where you can access knowledge, funding, expertise and technology to help you research, develop products and processes, and drive innovation in your business - always with sustainability in mind.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a researcher to work on the recent European Innovation Council (EIC) funded project PANTAREI. PANTAREI will involve the computational design and assessment of bioinspired metastructures for smart habitats. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) strategies will be deployed to simulate the properties of the materials and structures at different length scales. Physics of Failure models will be also applied within the ICME framework for the reliable design of metastructures with the intention of preventing failure. The Physics of Failure concept will allow the understanding of the relationships between requirements, the physical characteristics of the metastructures and their response to loading and environmental conditions. The Physics of Failure approach will predominantly adopt thermodynamics-based (Entropy) ageing and degradation principles.
About You
We are seeking a researcher with a PhD (pending or awarded) or equivalent experience in Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, or Applied Physics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in modern software engineering for Multi-Scale and Multi-Physics simulations and expertise in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) tools.
In addition, you should have knowledge of computational methodologies such as multiscale bridging strategies, failure analyses, Ab-Initio, Molecular Dynamics, the Finite Element Method, and/or extended programming skills for User-Defined Subroutines.
If you are passionate about computational research and ready to contribute your expertise, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Angelo Maligno, Professor of Composite Materials via a.maligno@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
For more information, visit Applying from Overseas - How to apply for a job at the University of Derby - University of Derby
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
You will be based in the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE) which sits under the School of Engineering. The Institute focuses on sustainable engineering solutions across various business sectors. We aim to stimulate regional innovation in design, manufacturing, product lifecycle management and the application of new and smart materials. We also support skills development and industrial growth in the region.
Over the past five years, we have built a successful track record of delivering projects to businesses — both regionally and nationally. We have also established a number of strategic partnerships with institutions across Europe, the USA and Asia. Industrial collaboration is at the heart of the Institute. We collaborate with organisations of many different sizes - from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large multi-national corporations, original equipment manufacturers, charities and public bodies.
We are a place where you can access knowledge, funding, expertise and technology to help you research, develop products and processes, and drive innovation in your business - always with sustainability in mind.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a researcher to work on the recent European Innovation Council (EIC) funded project PANTAREI. PANTAREI will involve the computational design and assessment of bioinspired metastructures for smart habitats. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) strategies will be deployed to simulate the properties of the materials and structures at different length scales. Physics of Failure models will be also applied within the ICME framework for the reliable design of metastructures with the intention of preventing failure. The Physics of Failure concept will allow the understanding of the relationships between requirements, the physical characteristics of the metastructures and their response to loading and environmental conditions. The Physics of Failure approach will predominantly adopt thermodynamics-based (Entropy) ageing and degradation principles.
About You
We are seeking a researcher with a PhD (pending or awarded) or equivalent experience in Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, or Applied Physics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in modern software engineering for Multi-Scale and Multi-Physics simulations and expertise in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) tools.
In addition, you should have knowledge of computational methodologies such as multiscale bridging strategies, failure analyses, Ab-Initio, Molecular Dynamics, the Finite Element Method, and/or extended programming skills for User-Defined Subroutines.
If you are passionate about computational research and ready to contribute your expertise, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Angelo Maligno, Professor of Composite Materials via a.maligno@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
For more information, visit Applying from Overseas - How to apply for a job at the University of Derby - University of Derby
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.