Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Fatigue and - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford
Description
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Dynamic Properties of Polymers to join Clive Siviour's research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford).
The post is funded by the DPI and UKRI and is fixed term for 12 months.
This post contributes to a number of projects on the fatigue strength of critical parts in gas turbines and other engineering assemblies incorporating highly loaded contacts.
It is intended that the successful applicant will design, assemble and then run a wide range of contact-prompted fatigue problems.
Ongoing work relates to friction measurements and simulation of wear, and contributions in these fields are also expected.
You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion), with significant knowledge/expertise in experimental mechanics specializing in the use of servo-hydraulic test apparatus.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Keywords:
Contact mechanics, fracture Mechanics, fatigue, Frettting analysis
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