捷克理工大學2023年招聘博士后職位（軟機器人技術）
捷克理工大學（英語：Czech Technical University in Prague），位于捷克首都布拉格，是中歐地區(qū)最古老的理工大學，也是代表捷克工程水平最高的大學。
Postdoctoral Position In Topology Optimization Of Pneumatically Actuated Sensing Metamaterials For Soft Robotics Applications
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Czech Republic
November 30, 2023
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24 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company
Czech Technical University in Prague
Research Field
Engineering » Civil engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Engineering » Aerospace engineering
Mathematics » Computational mathematics
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Czech Republic
Application Deadline
30 Nov 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
1 Jan 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
Topic #1-4
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We are looking for a highly creative and motivated postdoctoral candidate to join the Open Mechanics Group at Czech Technical University (CTU) to advance soft robotics through the computationally-driven design of sensing metamaterials. The position is embedded in the group led by Jan Zeman, and the candidate will collaborate with Ondřej Rokoš (Eindhoven University of Technology).
Within this project, the candidate will develop topology optimization techniques and tools for the rational design of pneumatically actuated microstructures with applications in active mechanical metamaterials, sensing, and soft robotics. The goal will be to design and implement multistable microstructures which can be manipulated into a number of stable states through internally applied pressure. Such (locally stable) configurations need to be designed to yield distinct effective properties, crucial for applications in soft robotics (e.g., adjustable stiffness of end effector for pick and place applications).
An important objective in this regard is effective stiffness as a function of the applied pressure, combined with local stability considerations. To allow for sensing, pressure fluctuations triggered by induced deformation at an end effector can be monitored in order to infer applied forces, important for control and feedback loop. The objective of interest in this aspect is the maximum sensitivity of the resulting contact force with respect to actuation pressure changes.
To achieve the above goals, topology optimization tools will be developed, combining pressure actuation, internal contact, and multi-stability. To address potential issues with tracking of interfaces, a level-set-based approach will be pursued. The candidate will start with a study of a single periodic unit cell with prescribed target properties, which will be, in later stages, extended to finite specimens, entire end effectors, or generally grippers. Depending on the time available and interests of the candidate, experimental validation will be considered as well.
The list below includes some of the relevant references for the position:
1 Tyburec., M., Doškář, M., Zeman, J., Kružík, M. (2022), Modular- topology optimization of structures and mechanisms with free material design and clustering. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 395 , 114977, pp. 1963–1981.
2 Rokoš, O., Ameen, M.M., Peerlings, R.H.J., Geers, M.G.D.. (2019). Micromorphic computational homogenization for mechanical metamaterials with patterning fluctuation fields. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 123 , 119–137.
3 van Bree, S.E.H.M., Rokoš, O., Peerlings, R.H.J., Doškář, M., Geers, M.G.D. (2020). A Newton solver for micromorphic computational homogenization enabling multiscale buckling analysis of pattern-transforming metamaterials. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 372 , 113333.
4 Bendsøe, M. P., Sigmund, O. (2004). Topology optimization. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Liu, C. -H., Chen, L. -J., Chi, J. -C., & Wu, J. -Y. (2022). Topology optimization design and experiment of a soft pneumatic bending actuator for grasping applications. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 7 , 2086–2093.
5 Caasenbrood, B., Pogromsky, A., Nijmeijer, H. (2020). A computational design framework for pressure-driven soft robots through nonlinear topology optimization. 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), New Haven, CT, USA, pp. 633–638.
Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Civil engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Aerospace engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Mathematics » Computational mathematics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
· Ph.D. degree (obtained not more than 7 years ago or to be obtained soon) in computational mechanics, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, mechanics of materials or a related field,
· Co-author of at least 3 papers published in journals with impact factor,
· Professional proficiency of English language is required.
· The candidates must have carried out research activities outside the Czech Republic for at least 12 months before the application deadline.
Specific Requirements
Candidates should have a proven background in some or, ideally, all of the following areas:
· Modeling of elastic materials with large deformations and instabilities,
· Computational mechanics of materials and structures,
· Topology optimization and (computational) homogenization,
· Code development skills, preferably in MATLAB, C++, or a related programming language.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
Applicationform#1-4.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
· Collaboration with Dr. Ondřej Rokoš and Prof. Jan Zeman.
· Full appointment for two years.
· Gross salary of 62K CZK monthly; see the Numbeo database for the cost of living in Prague.
· An informal and inclusive international working environment at the Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Open Mechanics Group.
· Office facilities located on the Czech Technical University in Prague's Dejvice campus. Prague regularly ranks among the top five European cities to live in (cf. Time Out Magazine index for 2022).
· Full social and health insurance.
· 30 days of paid annual leave.
· Children's corner, kindergarten, and elementary school operated by the Czech Technical University in Prague.
· Additional benefits such as subsidized meals, yearly benefits supporting recreational and sports activities, as well as health care programs.
· Relocation assistance via the EURAXESS Czech Republic office.
Eligibility criteria
· Ph.D. degree (obtained no more than 7 years ago or to be obtained soon) in computational mechanics, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, mechanics of materials, or a related field,
· Co-author of at least 3 papers published in journals with impact factor,
· Professional proficiency of English language is required.
· The candidates must have carried out research activities outside the Czech Republic for at least 12 months before the application deadline.
Selection process
Interested candidates are invited to use the provided link to submit their applications:
https: // forms.gle/b6wYY7ARVkgFgjLcA
The application package should contain the following:
· The completed application form available above,
· Academic curriculum vitae, including a detailed list of publications,
· A recommendation letter,
· A motivation letter (up to two pages) stating personal goals and research interests,
· Date when your Ph.D. was awarded or the expected date of your Ph.D. thesis defense,
· A copy of or a link to your Ph.D. thesis,
· A copy of the Ph.D. certificate.
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 30 November 2023. We reserve the right to disregard incomplete applications.
Applications will be assessed by a committee based on documents sent by applicants. The mentor has a strong vote in the selection process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue no later than 14 December 2023 , when the evaluation committee will invite shortlisted candidates to the interview stage (in-person for applicants living in the Czech Republic; remote for all other candidates).
By submitting an application form, the candidate agrees to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure following the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and, in particular, to the distribution of the submitted materials in the electronic form to the members of the selection committee.
Additional comments
Czech Technical University in Prague now offers a new fellowship program, the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship. This new and attractive two-year fellowship program offers excellent researchers who have recently completed their Ph.D. the chance to continue their research career at CTU. Fellows receive a two- year fellowship and become members of a team led by a mentor. The fellowship aims at external international scientists who are currently conducting research abroad.
For more information:
· About the fellowship program and research topics: please feel free to contact Jan Zeman at jan.zeman@cvut.cz.
· About employment conditions or living in Prague: please consult the comprehensive info collected by EURAXESS Czech Republic or contact Eliška Blümlová at eliska.blumlova@fsv.cvut.cz.
Website for additional job details
https: // international.cvut.cz/jobs-at-ctu/postdoc/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague
Country
Czech Republic
City
Prague
Postal Code
16629
Street
Thákurova 7
Where to apply
Website
https: // forms.gle/b6wYY7ARVkgFgjLcA
Contact
State/Province
Czech Republic
City
Prague
Website
https: // www. cvut.cz/en
Street
Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3
Postal Code
16000
pavel.koudelak@cvut.cz
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