Overview
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting‑edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well‑being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Responsibilities
You will work in collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher/scientist mainly on:
* Design and manufacturing of SMA Z‑pinned FRPs
* SMA activation and micromechanical modeling
* Progressive damage modeling of reinforced FRPs
* Mechanical characterization and fracture experiments
* Complete a PhD thesis at ETHZ
Qualifications
Your profile
* Highly motivated and talented candidate with a Master’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
* Solid background in mechanics of materials and finite element analysis
* Sound knowledge of fracture mechanics and/or SMA reinforcements
* Practical experience with FRP manufacturing and mechanical experiments
* Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of German is an asset
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