Visiting professor in structural mechanics with experience on mechanical instabilities

Fields:

Buckling and instabilities; metamaterials; theoretical mechanics; experimental mechanics

Activity:

Contributions to research topics on mechanical instabilities related to the ERC Proof of Concept  project PHYSIC. Contribution to PhD education programmes at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca.

Profile:

Researcher in structural mechanics with experience in theoretical and experimental mechanics for the understanding and simulation of instabilities in materials and structures.

Formal requirements:

PhD in structural mechanics, mechanical engineering, or in related areas. Candidates must have an excellent record of high-impact international publications

An excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English

Specific requirements:

Candidates should demonstrate experience in research on theoretical and applied mechanics, with specific focus on mechanical instabilities

Project:

PHYSIC - PHotovoltaic with SuperIor Crack resistance” -  Horizon 2020 – ERC - Proof of Concept-2016

Gross amount:

around 4.000€

Duration:

1 month