Lehrstuhl für
Technische Dynamik
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Sigrid Leyendecker
open postdoc position
At the Chair of Applied Dynamics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of
Erlangen-Nuremberg, the following open position is to be filled as soon as possible.
subject
Research topics of the group are situated in the field of computational mechanics, in particular dynamics and applied mathematics with focus on the development of efficient techniques for the simulation
and optimisation of dynamical and control systems with applications to modern engineering and biomechanical questions. The considered problems come from elastodynamics, flexible multibody dynamics
(representing e.g. parts of the human body in everyday movements and sports or industrial and medical
robots), coupled and multirate systems. A goal is the simulation, optimisation and optimal control of
their dynamics. Thereby, the further development of corresponding numerical methods is likewise important as the modelling of the nonlinear systems.
qualification
Highly motivated applicants with a doctoral degree (PhD) in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or similar fields are invited. Profound knowledge in dynamics, numerical methods and
programming, and language skills in English and German are desirable.
The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg emphatically invites qualified women to apply. Severely disabled
applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification (please enclose evidence).
The position (E 13) is limited to one year, an extension is possible. In addition to independent scientific
work, a minor contribution to teaching is desirable. Interested candidates should send their application
with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, short summary of research interests, references and
publication list) preferably via email in pdf-format to
sigrid.leyendecker@ltd.uni-erlangen.de
or to
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Sigrid Leyendecker
Chair of Applied Dynamics
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Konrad-Zuse-Straße 3/5
D-91052 Erlangen
Germany
+49 (0)9131 85-61001
sigrid.leyendecker@ltd.uni-erlangen.de
17. Mai 2013
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