Lead Researcher in Advanced Structural Mechanics

4 weeks ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus University Full time
About the Position

Aarhus University, a leading institution in Denmark, invites applications for a position as Lead Researcher in Advanced Structural Mechanics. This opportunity is available from January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job Description

The position is part of the Section for Structural Engineering, where the department aims to strengthen and develop its activities with a researcher who has demonstrated relevant professional experience in basic and applied research in continuum mechanics, computational mechanics, structural analysis, structural optimization, and structural health monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct fundamental and applied research through externally sponsored projects
  • Develop curriculum and take a leading role in several courses at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels
  • Teach in the Danish language, with the option to teach in English as well
Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful applicant must have a proven history of outstanding research and teaching merits, with significant experience from academia and highly reputed research institutions. Essential requirements include experience from successful external research collaborations with industry and academia, project management skills, and expertise in non-linear finite-element analysis of structures, structural optimization, numerical modeling of coupled problems, and non-linear dynamical systems.

Benefits

Aarhus University offers a competitive salary range of €85,000 - €105,000 per annum, depending on seniority, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and generous vacation time.

Work Environment

The workplace is located in Navitas, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. The university strives to create a work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and diversity.



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