Research Assistant/Associate Position in Nonlinear Structural Dynamics at Department of Mechanical Engineering in University of Bristol, Following the award of a prestigious EPSRC programme grant on “Engineering Nonlinearity”, we are seeking to appoint two Research Assistants/Associates to conduct research on nonlinear structural dynamics.
These roles represent a unique opportunity to work on a large collaborative project addressing major challenges in identifying, modelling and controlling nonlinearity in engineering systems. The project is a consortium of world-leading dynamics researchers, led by the University of Bristol, in collaboration with the Universities of Cambridge, Sheffield, Southampton and Swansea.
You will be based in Bristol and joining a team of eight postdoctoral researchers working across the five Universities. There will also be the opportunity to work directly with a wide range of industrial partners such as EDF, GL-Garrad-Hassan, Rolls-Royce and Airbus UK. You will have expertise in one or more of the following specialisms: dynamical systems and bifurcation theory, modal analysis, experimental methods or aeroelasticity. In addition, knowledge of structural control, nonlinear identification and/or finite element methods would be desirable. Each post will be for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of an extension for up to a further two years.
Study Subject(s):Nonlinear Structural Dynamics
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: EPSRC
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
How to Apply: By Post
Application Deadline: 29 Aug 2012
Open for International Students: (Non-EU nationals, UK)
Scholarship Information : www.bris.ac.uk
Eligibility:
-you should hold a PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment.
- Experience in nonlinear structural dynamics of civil, mechanical or aerospace systems and/or relevant mathematical experience
- Matlab or similar scientific programming expertise
- For at least one of the three posts expertise in experimental testing will be essential
- Expertise in one or more of the following bifurcation theory; aeroelasticity; modal analysis/testing
