02 PhD-positions (each for 3 years), at the Institute of Applied Mechanics, Graz University of Technology, starting on November 1st, 2010.
Working topic:
The PhD-students work in the FWF funded research project "Fast BEM in time domain".
This includes the following topics:
- Boundary Element Method (BEM) in time domain
- So-called fast methodologies, e. g. Adaptive Cross Approximation, Panel clustering
- Programming for the institute's BEM-library HyENA
- Study on the robustness of the developed algorithm
- Calculation of wave propagation phenomena, e. g. earthquake waves
Qualifications:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, or physics
- excellent knowledge in mechanics and numerical mathematics
Desired qualifications:
- experiences with calculation programmes
- excellent computing skills (preferable C++)
Salary:
approximately EUR 18,900.- net per year (or 1575 Euros per month.)
Location:
Graz is a small university town situated in Austria, Europe. It offers a wide variety of cultural activities and is ideally situated for winter sports and hiking. English is widely spoken.
Applications:
Please send your application by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Martin Schanz (m.schanz@tugraz.at).
Your application must contain the following:
- curriculum vitae with picture
- title and abstract of your diploma thesis
- list of university course work
- names, positions, e-mail addresses of at least 2 persons, who know you or are familiar with your work.
Applicant screening and interviews will begin on July 19th, 2010 until the positions are filled.
Graz University of Technology supports affirmative action. Therefore women are particularly encouraged to apply.
