Post-Doctoral Associate/Fellow and PhD Student Opportunities in Finite Element Crash Analysis

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate/Fellow and PhD Student Opportunities in Finite Element Crash Analysis
Department	Engn-Civil & Environ Engn
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Rutgers Infrastructure Monitoring and Evaluation ( RIME) Group has been developing expertise in the application of the Finite Element (FE) analysis for the bridge coupled with the Structural Health Monitoring ( SHM), Weigh-In-Motion ( WIM), and full-scale testing over the past decades. We are now seeking highly qualified candidates to synthesize the research projects conducted to date and work toward extending these results to practical testing and analysis procedures that bridge owners and managers can adopt as part of their more effective preservation strategies. The duties of the qualified candidate(s) for this position include, but are not limited to: Finite element modeling and analysis using LS-DYNA (priority) and Abaqus Review and analysis of crash testing reports Review of hardware details Development, drafting, and review of technical proposals and reports Participation and leading of weekly team coordination meetings
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Posting Number	22FA0450
Posting Open Date	04/19/2022
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Minimum Education and Experience	The ideal candidate(s) will possess a PhD degree (post-doctoral associate/fellow) or Master degree (PhD student) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with a background in multiple research areas emphasizing FE analysis using commercial software packages including LS- DYNA (highly desirable), Abaqus, etc. Experience in LS- DYNA is highly desirable, and actual crash testing per MASH 2016 at the testing facility, or similar, is suggested. The preferred candidate(s) will possess a willingness to work on research projects in a fast-paced multi-institutional role different from theoretical research projects, excellent documentation and communication skills, and a strong team-oriented attitude with the ability to establish work priorities.
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Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested candidates should submit the following materials: 1) Detailed curriculum vitae, 2) Research statement to describe research interests and how their background and experience match the qualifications described, 3) Recent paper(s) or report(s) related to this position, 4) Academic transcripts, and abstract of their dissertation, and 5) Reference name, affiliation, and email address (at least three)
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/161595
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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