Visiting Research Fellow in Mechanical Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description

The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology is accepting applications for a position of visiting research fellow at the Department of Engineering and Physics. The department’s education and research activities within the fields of physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and materials engineering, are extensive. The research in mechanical and materials engineering comprises several research areas. One of those areas is paper engineering, primarily focused on cardboard materials. Presently, the department has approximately 60 employees.

Duties

Main duties comprise research in paper mechanics. Models based on the fibre structure of the cardboard are to be designed and developed. In particular, the models are needed to identify the mechanical shear properties in the thickness direction of the paper. The models will most likely provide an increased understanding of experimentally produced materials data. The properties of the material are an important factor in the moulding process, where the cardboard is folded. 

In order to contribute to a positive working environment and help further the subject’s activities, we expect you to be a present and active part of the day-to-day operations and workplace community.

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for the position, applicants are required to hold a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably specialised in material modelling or equivalent academic qualifications. The applicant must have well-documented expertise in the field of solid mechanics.

A good command of English is required.

Assessment criteria

Special weight will be given to:

• Documented research experience related to fibre materials.
• Documented experience of materials modelling.
• Documented experience of teaching at university level.

Considerable weight will be given to:

• Personal qualities, such as communicative skills, the ability to cooperate, dedication, and a positive attitude towards colleagues and students, which contributes to a pleasant work environment. Equally important are personal qualities such as taking responsibility for your work assignments, being able to work independently and taking initiative.

Terms

This is a full-time and fixed-time position, stretching to 30 April 2024. Start date at the earliest convenience.
A requirement for the appointment is that applicants supply their own funding equal to 100% of a full-time position.

Application

Submit the application via the university’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi.

Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish or English, and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

• A cover letter where the applicant briefly describes who they are and what their research interests are in relation to the position’s focus (2-3 pages, max)
• CV
• Copy of doctoral thesis and other relevant publications
• Copies of relevant transcripts, degree certificates, certificates from former places of employment that corroborate previous work experience
• Any other documents that the applicant wishes to refer to
• Two references and any letters of recommendation
• Documents that prove your own funding.

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Application deadline: 3 June 2022                             

We look forward to your application!

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