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PhD scholarship in 3D Print of Plastics: from Macromolecules to the Computational Fluid Dynamics

jobbeskrivelse:

DTU, Department of Mechanical Engineering, the section for Manufacturing Engineering has a vacant 3-year PhD position in the recently granted project by Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond (DFF) “3D print of plastics: From Macromolecules to the Computational fluid dynamics”. The position is to be filled January 1^st 2019 or soon after that.

The versatility of 3D printing of (thermo) plastics lies in its potential to produce both functional prototypes and end-use components in standard grade engineering materials. Basically 3D printing is a computer controlled plastic extrusion process. The purpose of this PhD project is computationally to be able to predict the shaping of 3D printed plastic components.

Responsibilities and tasks  

• Are you interested in 3D printing perhaps you are our new PhD student.

The overall tasks in this PhD project are to (1) make a computational model – running on parallel super-computers - of the 3D print nozzle head and (2) be able to predict the measured complex shape of the deposited plastic from a 3D printer nozzle.

You will work with 3D print equipment, using microscopic methods and thermal imaging. You will be responsible for the maintaining and development of our 3D finite element code, dedicated to model flow of plastics. You will work in close collaboration with a group of senior scientists, technicians as well as Post Docs and PhDs. A detailed abstractJV_description of your computer experience and coding skills has to be a part of the application.

Qualifications 
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. Experience with computational physics using high performance computers is an advantage.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.   

We offer 
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.   

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Henrik Koblitz Rasmussen, E-mail: hkra (at) mek.dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 6816.

You can read more about Department of Mechanical Engineering at http://www.mek.dtu.dk.   ;

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 18 November 2018 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: 

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering, Energy systems and energy conversion, Materials and Surface Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering design and Product development. The department has a scientific staff of about 150 persons, 95 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 80 persons.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

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Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

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