Organisation/Company: University of A CoruñaResearch Field: Engineering » Civil engineeringResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: PhD PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 16 Apr 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 35Offer Starting Date: 1 Jun 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EUReference Number: 2025/CP/067Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

NoOffer DescriptionGrant/funding reference: PID2023-146793OB-100 (BDNS 732796)Job title: Topology Optimization of Structures with Advanced Constraints including Dynamic Phenomena, Buckling and Non Linear ScenariosResearch line / Scientific-technical services: Static and dynamic analysis, design and optimization of structures.

High-order sensitivity analysis for optimal engineering design.JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: School of Civil Engineering.

Monday to Friday, 09:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:00.This Trainee Researcher contract aims to achieve the objectives of the project "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento" within the Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación for the period 2021-2023 with reference PID2023-146793OB-100.

The Group of Numerical Methods in Engineering (GMNI) is developing research related to the application of computational mechanics techniques and numerical simulations for the topology optimization of structures considering a minimum weight approach and advanced constraints related to non-linear phenomena and dynamic analysis.For the development of this line of research, it is necessary to hire a Trainee Researcher with the following tasks:Develop realistic and reliable analysis models from an engineering point of view.Develop highly efficient structural models that include non-linear phenomena like buckling for the topology optimization problem.Analyze non-linear phenomena regarding material non-linearities like creep in the analysis of structures.Minimum RequirementsThe candidate must:Hold degrees that give access to doctoral programs.Be enrolled in a doctoral program within the Galician University System in the field of engineering that includes research lines in numerical methods in engineering.Have knowledge of linear and non-linear structural analysis.Have knowledge of programming languages for computational mechanics.Additional InformationEligibility criteriaEvaluation criteria: For the award of the contract, the academic grades will be valued at 55%, where two aspects will be taken into account:The overall grade of the degree,The grades of the subjects in the field of differential equations, numerical methods, HPC computer programming, and mechanics of structures.The candidate's experience and knowledge in the tasks to be performed in the project will be valued at 15%, particularly in numerical methods for linear and nonlinear structural analysis and their programming.

Other academic merits, such as participation in congresses or research workshops, awards, research contracts, and collaboration scholarships, will be valued at 20%.The personal interviews of those candidates who exceed 60 points in the previous sections will be valued at 10%.

The minimum score for candidates to be placed on the waiting list is 70 points.The above evaluation criteria will be weighted in accordance with the following scorecard:A) Academic record (maximum 55 points)A maximum of 40 points will be considered based on the average grade of the degrees' records.

Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in the field of Civil Engineering.In the case of applications with other engineering degrees (or recognized equivalent master's degrees), a weighting factor of 50% will be applied to the average grade.

In the case of candidates with degrees different from the above, the weighting factor will be 10%.

The points awarded will be weighted according to the average grade of the undergraduate transcript, so that 20 are obtained for having completed the degree, and the remaining 20 points will be awarded progressively according to the average grade of the transcript.

The grade obtained for the bachelor's degree may be increased (up to a maximum of 40 points) with a master's degree or equivalent in the same field.

For having taken an official master's degree, 5 points may be awarded and another 5 points proportionally depending on the grade obtained in it.

The remaining 15 points will be assigned according to the grades of the subjects taken by the candidate in relation to the tasks of the project related to differential equations, numerical methods, mechanics of structures, HPC computer programming, and computational mechanics (2 points/6 ECTS).

In the case of these subjects, the same weighting will be applied as for the average grade according to the degree taken.B) Experience and knowledge related to the activities to be developed (maximum 15 points)B.1 Experience in the development of numerical formulations in the field of nonlinear structural mechanics (maximum 5 points).

Each year of experience will be valued with a maximum of 1 point.B.2 Programming: programming knowledge in languages such as Fortran, C, Matlab, and use of computer software as ABAQUS and COMSOL will be valued (2 points each one, maximum 10 points).C) Other academic merits (maximum 20 points)Participation in congresses or research workshops, awards, research contracts, or competitive collaboration scholarships obtained in a competitive call will be valued 4 points each.

This score will also be weighted according to their affinity with the scope of the project.

In the case of merits in the field of civil engineering but not directly related to the scope of the project, they will be weighted with 20%.

In other cases, weighting will be zero.D) Personal interviewTo the candidates that exceed a score of 60 points in the previous sections (maximum 10 points).Selection processWHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.Additional commentsCopy of national identity document.Copy of degree certificate.CV.Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application.

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