Postdoc in Computational Modelling of Chemical Recycling of Composites

Your overall focus will be to develop and validate  computational models of chemical recycling/solvolylis of composite wind turbine blades. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

• development of computational models of material dissolution, flow, deformation and phase transition during the chemical recycling of polymer/glass composites,
• predictive modelling and optimization of chemical recycling of composites, using finite element software Abaqus, materials subroutines and Python programming language. 
• validation of the model, using experimental data.

Qualifications
You are expected to have a PhD degree in materials science, applied mechanics, mechanics, mechanical engineering or related disciplines, and have an experience or good knowledge of mechanics of materials, computational micromechanics, finite element simulations (ABAQUS, with subroutines) as well as programming in a higher-level language (Python, including Numpy package).  Demonstrated experience in preparing scientific publications in high level international journals is expected.

Knowledge and experience in the computational modelling of structural evolution of solids, phase transition or flow of materials will be advantageous.

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 terms of employment
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 starting salary (basic level 6) amounts to 4800 Euros per month before taxes, plus DTU contribution to your pension saving.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is July 1, 2023 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Leon Mishnaevsky Jr., lemi@dtu.dk or Head of Section, Bent F. Sørensen, bsqr@dtu.dk

You can read more about  DTU Wind and Energy Systems at https://wind.dtu.dk/

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 28 April 2023 (Danish time). 

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