Postdoc Position: Numerical Modeling of Nonlinear Surface Waves

A postdoctoral position in numerical modeling of nonlinear wave propagation is available in the Eriten Research Group(PI: Prof. Melih Eriten) and the Henak Lab (PI: Prof. Corinne R. Henak) in the UW-Madison, Department of Mechanical Engineering. This position is supported by a newly funded NSF project on numerical simulation of surface acoustic waves in nonlinear elastic materials.Qualifications:

• PhD in a field of numerical simulation of wave propagation (within 3 years or will have completed PhD in Fall 2022 semester),
• Strong background in nonlinear theory of elastic waves and numerical methods (such as FEM, DEM, spectral methods, etc.),
• Knowledge in nonlinear elasticity, constitutive modeling of materials and failure mechanics, and
• Solid publication record and conference attendance.

Interested applicants should email the following toeriten@wisc.eduand/orchenak@wisc.edu:

1. Cover letter
2. Two lead-author articles exemplifying the past experience relevant to the qualifications listed above
3. List of 3 reference providers with contact information
4. Detailed CV

Applications submittedbefore December 15, 2022will be given priority.