Posting #19
Position Overview
Organization Name

University of Texas at Austin

Job Title

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Computational Mechanics

Location
University of Texas at Austin
Position Responsibilities

Position Start Date:
Flexible (Flexible around Fall 2009)

Academic Field:
Computational Mechanics: Modeling and Simulation of Glacier and Earth crust Mechanics and Granular Flows

Duration: Two years

The successful applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in geophysics, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related discipline, with a proven capacity for world-class research that is reflected in a publication record. In particular, good technical writing skills are fundamental.

Experience in some of the following areas is desirable: large deformation solid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, geomechanics, elasto-plasticity, continuum mechanics (Lagrangian, Eulerian and arbitrary-Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) descriptions of motion), high-performance computing, computational geometry, numerical analysis. The successful applicant will be involved in the publication of the research results including journal publications and conference presentations. Furthermore, the successful applicant may be expected to assist in the supervision of any graduate research assistants.

Salary and Benefits:
Remuneration will be competitive, and commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience. In addition, the appointment includes the following benefits: (i) Fully-furnished housing (including utilities) is provided at no cost to the postdoctoral fellow, (ii) Annual travel allowance is provided, (iii) Relocation allowances are provided at the beginning of contract, (iv) health insurance is provided, and (v) one month per year of paid vacation leave.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in geophysics, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related discipline, with a proven capacity for world-class research that is reflected in a publication record. In particular, good technical writing skills are fundamental.
Close Date
Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is April 15, 2009 but applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Contact

Application Material :

Interested candidates should e-mail Victor Manuel Calo (victor.calo@kaust.edu.sa)

  1. A complete professional CV, including educational background, experience, and a list of publications.
  2. Names, affiliation, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three individuals who could provide letters of reference, if requested.
  3. A brief statement of research interests/plans (no more than two pages).
E-mail
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