New openings for PhD students starting Fall 2022 or earlier

We have new openings for PhD students –fully funded - in the Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Bioinspiration at The University of Colorado Boulder, starting Fall 2022 or earlier.

International applicant deadline: December 1, 2021

Domestic applicant deadline: December 15, 2021

Our research group is currently exploring new material architectures that expand the properties and functionalities of traditional engineering materials. We currently have research projects that explore the mechanics of assembly, deformation and failure of architectured materials based on building blocks and grains, and projects that explore the mechanics of shape morphing in biological materials and bioinspired robotic materials.

This research involves micromechanics, fracture mechanics, finite elements modeling, discrete element modeling, design optimization, 3D printing and mechanical testing.

Required background: Mechanics of materials, experimental mechanics and/or computational solid mechanics.

Preferred but not required: Background in fracture mechanics, composites materials, granular physics or biomechanics.

Further details on the project (send CV) contact: francois.barthelat@colorado.edu

Apply: https://www.colorado.edu/mechanical/admissions/phd-admissions

 

Postdoc position in bio-inspired architectured materials starting immediately

We have a new opening for a Post-Doctoral researcher starting immediately in the Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Bioinspiration at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Our research group explores new material architectures that expand the properties and functionalities of traditional engineering materials. We currently have research projects that explore the mechanics of assembly, deformation and failure of architectured materials based on building blocks and grains, and projects that explore the mechanics of shape morphing in biological materials and bioinspired robotic materials.

The successful applicant will carry out research in these areas using micromechanics, fracture mechanics, finite elements modeling, discrete element modeling, design optimization, 3D printing and mechanical testing. They will also mentor and supervise students at all levels, contribute to teaching, and contribute to the preparation of competitive grant proposals. 

Required background: Mechanics of materials, experimental mechanics and/or computational solid mechanics.

Preferred but not required: Background in materials science, fracture mechanics, composites materials, soil mechanics, granular physics or biomechanics.

For consideration send full CV and sample of two publications to francois.barthelat@colorado.edu

Website: https://www.colorado.edu/lab/barthelat/