Post Doctoral Fellow - Finite Element Modelling of Moving Fronts

Offer Description

X-MESH is a ERC Synergy project that was funded in 2022 and starts in September 2023.

In X-MESH, we develop an innovative approach - X-MESH - to overcome a major difficulty associated with numerical simulation in engineering: we aim to provide a revolutionary way to track physical interfaces in finite element simulations. The idea is to use so-called extreme mesh deformations. This new approach should allow low computational cost simulations as well as high robustness and accuracy. X-MESH is designed to avoid the pitfalls of current ALE methods by allowing topological changes on fixed mesh.
The key idea of X-MESH is to allow elements to deform until they reach a zero measure. For example, a triangle can deform into an edge or even a point. This idea is rather extreme and completely revisits the interaction between the meshing community and the computational community, which for decades have been trying to interact through beautiful meshes.

We would love to hire a post doctoral fellow that has an experience in finite element modelling and mesh generation. The main goal here is to work on the 3D meshing aspects of X-MESH : large deformations, innovative front tracking approaches, theoretical developments on finite element convergence with zero size elements.  

We offer an exciting work environment with a unique ERC project in the field and a motivated team of researchers.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Simulation engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science » 3 D modelling

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics » Applied mathematics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Ideally, the candidate(s) should have a good knowledge in the field of finite element modelling. The domain of application is not very important here -- the X-MESH project aims to be quite broad with applications in fluids, solids and even electromagnetism.

A solid knowledge of C/C++/Python programming is recommended. Knowledge of mesh generation is a plus.

Specific Requirements

Fluency in English is essential

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Engineering » Simulation engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Benefits

The Catholic University of Louvain offers an exceptional research and living environment in a new, pedestrian-friendly city about 20 km from the capital of Europe. It is very well served by public transportation.

The research work will be done in the framework of an ERC synergy with 2 PIs who have more than 25 years of experience in joint research work.

Eligibility criteria

Having a Ph.D. in related domains of the X-MESH project.

Selection process

Application by email. Online interview at first followed if necessary by a visit in Louvain-la-Neuve.