OFFER DESCRIPTION
1 – The research project
The RE-FRACTURE2 project is an Innovative Training Network (ITN) funded within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie action by the Framework Programme of the European Union for Research and Innovation Horizon2020. Innovative Training Networks (ITN) drive scientific excellence and innovation. They bring together universities, research institutes and other sectors from across the world to train researchers to doctorate level.
This project aims to train motivated international Early Stage Researchers (ESRs), through the international collaboration of Industry and Academia. At the end of the project, the participating researchers are awarded with the PhD title - European Industrial Doctorate (EID).
The PhD title will be awarded by one of these Universities:
the University of Trento (Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering)
the University of Belgrade (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering).
The objective of the project is to derive new computational models for refractory materials, which will make possible for the first time to simulate in-silico their behaviour over the whole of working temperature range. These models will be a breakthrough in the design of components like refractory nozzles, plates, ladle and tundish slide gate systems, which will directly translate to energy savings, waste reduction and decreases in pollution and CO2 emission, together with safety improvements.
3 – The consortium
About UNITN: The Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (DICAM) at the University of Trento (UNITN) pursues high level scientific and teaching objectives, regarding research and training, in line with the most important research-intensive universities. DICAM also promotes significant interrelations with public authorities and private companies, at local, national and international level. DICAM’s mission is laid down in the following specific targets: i) the promotion of research in key areas of Engineering; ii) the training of engineers and researchers of the future generations. It has achieved an excellent position, in the 251-300 group, in the World University Ranking 2019 and it is 36th in the University in the Europe Teaching Rankings.
About BU: University of Belgrade (BU) is the oldest and largest university in Serbia and the in the ex-Yugoslavia area. Mechanical Engineering Faculty is formed as separate faculty (from previous Technical faculty) in 1948, since when it became the largest engineering faculty. Mechanical engineering faculty by that time consisted of three departments: department of general machines, railway and naval department and aeronautical department. In the year 1955 first time the doctoral studies were introduced. Nowadays the Faculty consists of 24 departments, which represent the main educational and research units, with total number of students in all 5 years of undergraduate studies equal to about 3000. Majority of the departments are having research connected with computational mechanics, optimization of mechanical systems, structural analysis, experimental methods for assessment of structural damages etc.
About VESUVIUS: Vesuvius Group SA (VESUVIUS) is a global leader in the supply of specialized refractory products and packaged technology solutions to the steel making, foundry and glass industries, employing more than 12,000 people in 90 different countries. Vesuvius develops and produces highly specialized Flow Control Systems packages which contain advanced refractories and devices for the controlled casting of liquid steel mainly for the process of continuous casting in steel plants. R&D activities at Vesuvius Ghlin site include fundamental research in refractory material characterization on thermomechanical behaviour and material modelling by finite element analysis, in addition to continuous research to advance the state-of-the-art in flow control equipment and technology. These activities support the essential contribution of Vesuvius towards realizing the targets of the steel industry to produce high quality steel at the lowest possible energy consumption, hence reducing CO2 emission and production cost.
About CAEmate: CAEmate Srl (CAEmate) is a rapidly growing hi-tech company active in the development of innovative software solutions and cloud applications targeted to engineering workflow automation. The company employs the most advanced technologies in object oriented programming, cloud-computing and numerical simulation (FEA, CFD, DEM) to improve efficiency and safety in the engineering design procedures. CAEmate contributes to the project with the development of innovative software technologies and custom numerical simulation tools.
4 – Open PhD Positions (3-year fellowships)
ESR1: Experimental material characterization of refractory materials at high temperature
ESR2: Rate-dependent constitutive modelling of heat resisting materials
ESR3: Thermoplastic material instabilities
ESR4: Computational implementation and validation of constitutive models and fracture mechanics applications for heat resistant devices
ESR5: Inverse analysis procedure for calibration of constitutive models for mechanical behaviour at high temperature
ESR6: Topology and geometry optimization of refractory devices
Benefits
Successful candidates will receive a salary/fellowship in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Early Stage Researchers. The exact salary/fellowship will be confirmed upon appointment and will amount:
Living allowance: € 3,270.00 per month (before employer and employee deductions), corrected by the country correction coefficient (CCC)
An additional taxable monthly mobility allowance of € 600.00
If applicable an additional taxable monthly family allowance of € 500.00 subject to the family status of the appointee.
Funding is guaranteed for 36 months. In addition to their individual scientific projects, the successful candidates will benefit from further continuing education, which includes internships and secondments, a variety of training modules, as well as courses on transferable skills and active participation in workshops and conferences.
Eligibility criteria
All candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this post:
- Researcher status: Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs)shall at the time of recruitment by the host organisation be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him or her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited.
- Nationality: Applicant ESRs can be of any nationality.
- Mobility requirements: At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to the recruitment date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Selection process
The selection and recruitment processes of the ESRs will be in accordance with the European Charter and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and guidelines described in the Grant Agreement of the RE-FRACTURE2 project. The recruitment process will be open, transparent, impartial, equitable, and merit-based. There will be no overt/covert discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or age. To this end, the following selection criteria for the recruitment of the ESRs will be considered:
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic performance (diplomas, university transcripts, etc.)
- Research and industrial experience
- Awards and fellowships
- Publications and patents
- Research, leadership, and creativity potential
- English knowledge
- Reference letter
- Other relevant items based on the specific candidate
The applications will be reviewed and the shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Skype/MS Teams/Zoom interview. The position remains open until filled.
Additional comments
Further Information
For more information about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Innovative Training Networks (ITN) including Eligibility Criteria click here.
Offer Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL
Engineering: Master Degree or equivalent
REQUIRED LANGUAGES
ENGLISH: Excellent
Skills/Qualifications
- A first-class Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Solid and Structural Mechanics, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- A sound background in solid mechanics, material mechanics, and experience in coding.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
- Highly proficient English language skills.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to think logically, create solutions and make informed decisions.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a research environment.
- A strong commitment to your own continuous professional development.
- Ability to travel and work across Europe.
WORK LOCATION(S)
6 position(s) available at:
University of Trento
University of Belgrade
Vesuvius Group SA
CAEmate Srl, Italy