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Ref LXI_MSCA_61 - Postdoc candidate for a MSCA PF in Structural Civil Engineering in Compostive Material

Luxinnovation
10 Mar 2021

Hosting Information

Offer Deadline
EU Research Framework Programme
HE / MSCA
Country
Luxembourg
City
Esch-sur-alzette

Organisation/Institute

Organisation / Company
University of Luxmbourg (application management through Luxinnovation)
Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Contact Information

Organisation / Company Type
Public Research Institution
State/Province
Luxembourg
Postal Code
4362
Street
5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux

Description

The Department of Engineering of to the Faculty of Science at the University of Luxembourg is interested in hosting a postdoctoral fellow within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship programme.

 

    Please note that this opportunity is not a funded position (yet); it depends on

    1. The organization selecting you for continuing the process and

    2. A successful proposal written mostly by you (with some input from your host organization in    

    Luxembourg) and submitted before September 15th 2021.   

 

 

 

Project idea

The Laboratory of Structural Engineering and Composite Structures at the University of Luxembourg is looking for a postdoctoral candidate. The successful applicant will be supported to apply to the prestigious Marie Skłodowska‐Curie Fellowship. The applicant will join the research field for ultra‐high‐performance materials and its application for composite solutions. Plus, there will be also the possibility for active cooperation with industrial partners.

 

Offer Requirements

The Laboratory of Structural Engineering and Composite Structures at the University of Luxembourg is looking for a postdoctoral candidate. The successful applicant will be supported to apply to the prestigious Marie Skłodowska‐Curie Fellowship. The applicant will join the research field for ultra‐high‐performance materials and its application for composite solutions. Plus, there will be also the possibility for active cooperation with industrial partners.

 

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Structural Engineering with focus on Composite structures in steel and concrete, material science, high‐strength materials or familiar research investigation. Furthermore, applicants should have experience in numerical simulation in Abaqus (considering non‐linear material behavior of steel and concrete as well as geometrical non‐linearity). Experience in organization and conducting of laboratory experiments is expected as well as familiarity with the use measurement equipment and analysis of data. Ideally, the applicant should have participated in international projects, preferably EU.

  • Willingness to travel is expected

     

  • English is the working language

     

  • Knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage

     

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

 

Institute description

The Laboratory of Structural Engineering and Composite Structures belongs to the Department of Engineering of to the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxemburg. The research focuses on the development of sustainable structural solutions for composite structures in steel, concrete and timber. A holistic approach to bring together the elements from structural engineering, building materials, construction methods and design is followed by the team. The Laboratory is actively involved in the development of European design codes (Eurocode 4) for composite structures in steel and concrete. In addition, a very strong academic and industrial network was developed within the last years, and the LAB is currently running different international research projects, with a strong cooperation with industrial partners. The laboratory has access to excellent facilities, including a brandnew structural laboratory at the Campus Belval, which offers multiple possibilities for material and largescale tests, such as push‐out, beam and column tests. The applicant will join the thriving environment at the University of Luxembourg.

They will have the opportunity to design a research project in composite structures, to investigate in experimental laboratory tests and numerical simulations. Project management, coordination and collaborations on writing deliverables, reports and scientific publications is expected. Parts of the work will also include supervision of PhD students.

 

About Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship

The MSCA PF are postdoctoral fellowships, financed through the European Commission for 2 year positions, covering salary and research costs of the researchers, who can come from anywhere in the world. The evaluation process of these programmes is more about the project and the career development of the candidate, than his/her publication record. The organizations in Luxembourg that want to host such talented researchers include large public research organizations as well as private companies that offer interesting job perspectives after completion of the fellowship.

 

Minimal eligibility criteria

  • Individual: applicant applies together with host institute
  • PhD at the deadline (PhD date cannot be more than 8 years ago)
  • Not working or living in Luxembourg for longer than 12 months before the call deadline
  • For rules see here or contact your NCP

 

How to apply

Please fill out the application form until May 15th 2021 – please note that we cannot accept applications without the application form. We need your CV with a list of publications and if relevant a short project proposal (maximum 3 pages) as well as the offer reference you are interested in. You can also send several fine-tuned CVs if you are interested in multiple positions – please fill out a new application form in that case. Make sure you address the text and requirements mentioned by the respective hosts.

Please note that applications are made through Luxinnovation, your contact point for Horizon Europe in Luxembourg, before being handed over to the host company.

Don’t hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.

 

Luxinnovation, the Luxembourgish Innovation agency and National Contact Point for MSCA, will support both you and your future host institute during your application phase. For all applicants coming to Luxembourg we offer guidance documents, webinars, training in proposal writing and we will review your proposals if you wish so (depending on our availability). In 2019, MSCA IF proposals from Luxembourg had an average success rate of 28.5%, and proposals reviewed by our service 42%.

 

More information can be found on our website.

See other similar positions here.

 

KEYWORDS

  • Composite Structures in Steel
  • Concrete
  • Timber
  • Ultra High Performance Materials
  • Structural Civil Engineering

 

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