Impact Acceleration Research Associate in Weld Multi-Scale Modelling

The successful applicant will take the computational weld modelling techniques being developed at Manchester using laboratory scale weldments, and working closely with EDF, apply them to and validate them on large engineering scale weldments, demonstrating transferability to real-world structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pick up the finite element modelling framework developed for electron beam welding of SA508 GR 3 electron beam welds in previous projects and currently being extended in SINDRI to cover multi-pass arc welds with weld filler. Apply the framework to large scale real-world weld geometries, covering both the development of weld microstructure and weld residual stresses, and subsequent stress relaxation during post-weld heat treatment.
• Validate the modelling against a range of experimental data collected for the relevant weldments.
• Support packaging and documentation of the relevant ABAQUS User Subroutines for deployment in EDF and its technology partners.
• Liaise closely with the EDF embedded team at Manchester to facilitate transfer into EDF.
• Take part in regular project technical and management meetings, and disseminate results to EDF via both seminars and deliverable reports, and to the wider community via conference and journal publications.

The School of Engineering welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to having a representative workforce. Across the School we hold Bronze and Silver Athena SWAN Awards, which recognises our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and particularly the advancement of women's careers in STEM.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here. Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Mike Smith

Email: mike.c.smith@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 Jobtrain Support

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.