- Development of multi-physics mathematical formulations for silicon semiconductors accounting for the coupling between the electric, the thermal and the mechanical fields and implementation of the derived weak forms in the finite element method.
- Implementation of fracture mechanics and damage mechanics models for the simulation of cracking and diffuse damage in silicon cells embedded in photovoltaic modules.
- FEM implementation of innovative constitutive models for the viscoelastic response of polymeric materials.
- Realization of pre-processors written in Matlab, Python or analogous software for the automatic generation of finite element meshes for photovoltaic modules.
- Development of mathematical techniques for the control of modelling and numerical errors.
- Computational methods for the assessment of the probability of failure of composites.
Note: Please, remember to write the overall score/average grade (if available) of your four or five year undergraduate degree when compiling the Online Application Form.
Selection procedure and criteria
Selection procedure conditions are transparent and are based on international standards.
Procedure
A Selection Committee, appointed by the Director, assesses all applications on the basis online application info and - if provided - reference letters. Shortlisted candidates, selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis, are invited for a research presentation at IMT. Travel expenses to Lucca for the research presentation interview will not be reimbursed.
Selection Criteria
The evaluation criteria are based on: Quality of research activity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and references; Research organization experience and participation in international/national research projects and research periods in public and private institutions (academic and non-academic); Relevance of the candidate's profile for the development of IMT's research activities; Teaching, mentoring and supervision experience; Motivation; Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; As well as any other requirements as specified in the advertisement.
Application
Apply ONLINE only.
Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.
Info
- Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
- Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
- University degree (compulsory) and Ph.D. (obtained, or "ongoing")
- Name, position, institution and email address of three referees (compulsory)
- An email, with the appropriate instructions to upload the reference letters will be automatically generated and sent to your referees.
Attachments
- Your CV in English (compulsory);
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One research paper (published or working paper): compulsory.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present this research paper in the final stage of the selection.