Open Positions

Constitutive modelling and Evaluation of New Alloy Materials for Next Generation Applications

Applications are invited for open positions to carry out basic research in the area of computational material science, verification and validation toward development of new alloy materials. Motivated candidates having suitable backgrounds to apply as post-doctoral fellow/ PhD/ Project Associate candidates are welcome. The problems of interest and applications are related to development of metallic alloy materials and structures for next generation aircraft engines, hypersonic vehicles and lighter and energy efficient structures operating in extreme environment. The work will typically involve atomic, nano- and micro- scale mechanics based modelling of alloy materials, understanding their structural stability and properties under variety of loading conditions including high strain rate effects, ultra-low temperature and ultra-high temperature conditions, thermo-mechanical damage and electromagnetic radiation. The proposed work may involve constitutive modelling, their implementation in finite element codes, carrying out computer simulations (for example, in commercial software like HyperMesh, MSC-Fatigue, NASGRO); or experimental characterization and testing studies, depending on the background of the candidate. For a PhD position, the candidate should plan to apply through regular admission at IISc. Interested candidates with a degree in aerospace/material/mechanical/civil engineering or applied physics can apply. At least an introductory level background in either of material modelling/testing or finite element theory/analysis would be essential. Candidates with relevant research background and a PhD in the fields of research would be considered favorably for post-doctoral fellow position. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Multi-scale Modelling, Simulation and Design of Polymer Composite Materials Subjected to Impact Loading and Fracture

Applications are invited for open positions in the area of Multiscale simulation of advanced composite materials and structures based on fabric composite and nano-materials. Primary focus of this research is to gain understanding of fracture and impact response of advanced composite structures. Research effort will include development of mechanics based analysis and design methods toward improving material/structural behaviour of composites using computer simulation (for example, in commercial software like LS-Dyna), controlled experiments and comprehensive characterization. Initiation of damage in composite due to fatigue, creep and environmental degradation will also be studied. Multifunctional requirements involving thermo-mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic applications of these composite in future aerospace structures will be evaluated through simulations and experiments. Interested and motivated candidates interested to work in either modelling or experiments or both should have backgrounds in mechanical/civil/aerospace/material engineering disciplines with good knowledge of basic solid mechanics and preliminary experience in modelling and simulations. Exposure to computer programming with C/C++/fortran and Matlab along with commercial finite element software or equipment design and handling experience would be advantageous. For a PhD position, the candidate should plan to apply through regular admission at IISc. Candidates with relevant research background and a PhD in the fields of research would be considered favorably for post-doctoral fellow position. Interested candidates should send their application along with resume by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Bio-Medical Diagnostic Device Application: Micro-Fluidic and Nano-Material based Lab-on-Chip and Systems Biology Study

Applications are invited for open positions to carry out basic research in the area of systems biology toward development of new concepts and methods of bio-medical diagnosis and intelligent monitoring; modelling, design, verification and validation of lab-on-chip technology. Motivated candidates having suitable backgrounds to apply as postdoctoral fellow/ PhD/ Project Associate candidates are welcome. The problems of interest and applications are related to development of concepts, methods and tools to enable effective monitoring of biological systems including human health, applying mathematical models to understand the complexity of monitoring and diagnosis paradigms in context of biological systems disorder and infectious disease. Experimental research interests are on the development and application of lab-on-chip devices for bridging gaps between sensing and prognosis and thereby enabling cost-effective and timely healthcare. For a PhD position, the candidate should plan to apply through regular admission at IISc. Interested candidates with a degree in mechanical/ instrumentation/ biomedical engineering or applied physics/ mathematics/ biology/ chemistry/ pharmacology/ biotechnology/ medicine can apply. Candidates with relevant research background and a PhD in the fields of research would be considered favorably for post-doctoral fellow position. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Nano-Structured Materials for Nano-Electronics and Nano-Photonics Integration

Applications are invited for open positions to carry out mathematical physics based modelling and computational research to analyze and predict the behavior of novel nanostructured materials for applications in nano-electronics and nano-photonics. Motivated candidates having suitable backgrounds to apply as postdoctoral fellow/ PhD/ Project Associate candidates are welcome. The problems of interest and applications are related to mathematical formulation involving coupled phenomena in quantum mechanical systems with applications of plasmon-phonon-electron dynamics and their interaction, attenuation or amplification due to microwave, laser, maser and x-ray. Experimental research interests are on the development of integrated device design and their applications in measurement, sensing and imaging technologies. For a PhD position, the candidate should plan to apply through regular admission at IISc. Interested candidates with a degree in applied physics/instrumentation/electronics/mechanical engineering can apply. Candidates having prior knowledge of computer simulation using first principle methods, molecular dynamics or nano-device fabrication and characterization will be given preference. Candidates with relevant research background and a PhD in the fields of research would be considered favorably for post-doctoral fellow position. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Polymer based Nano-composite Synthesis and Structure-Property Correlation

Applications are invited for open positions to carry out experimental research on the synthesis, characterization and analysis of structure and properties of polymer based nanocomposite materials and structures. Primary objective of this research effort is to realize multifunctional nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, which usually leads to conflicting design requirements. Special interests are in understanding various metal-organic and organic-inorganic compounds and evaluating effective properties in composite forms. Motivated candidates having suitable backgrounds to apply as postdoctoral fellow/ PhD/ Project Associate candidates are welcome. For a PhD position, the candidate should plan to apply through regular admission at IISc. Interested candidates with a degree in aerospace/ material/ mechanical/ chemical/ polymer engineering can apply. At least an introductory level background in either of material modelling/testing or polymer synthesis/characterization would be essential. Candidates with relevant research background and a PhD in the fields of research would be considered favorably for post-doctoral fellow position. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Reduced-Order modelling in Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring Framework and BigData Analytics

Applications are invited for open positions to carry out computational research in the area of Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring (IVHM). The scope of this research includes sensor technology deployment, sensor data extraction from experimental test-bed, data driven modelling, reduced-order modelling with uncertainty quantification in vehicle sub-systems and prediction of sub-system faults and their interactions across sub-systems.  Motivated candidates having suitable backgrounds to apply as postdoctoral fellow/ PhD/ Project Associate candidates are welcome. For a PhD position, the candidate should plan to apply through regular admission at IISc. Interested candidates with a degree in aerospace/material/mechanical/civil engineering or applied physics can apply. Interested candidates must have strong skills in any of the following: computer coding, signal processing, sensor hardware design and integration, finite element modelling or system identification methods in aerospace/automotive domain. Candidates with relevant research background and a PhD in the fields of research would be considered favorably for post-doctoral fellow position. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Ultrasonic Guided Wave Propagation Simulation and Experiments

One position is open under an aero-industry funded project. Scope of research work for this position include finite element based system identification methodology development and solving inverse problems for detection of defects in aero-structure and aero-engine components using ultrasonic guided waves. The candidate is also required to carry out experiments and generate data from ultrasonic sensor measurements which are needed to solve inverse problem. The candidate should have BTech or equivalent degree in Mechanical/Aero/Civil Engg and should be conversent with basic mechanics and dynamics. Prior experience with structural dynamics and vibration response simulation and or experiments will be considered favourably. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.

Finite Element Code Development for Large Scale Simulation of Impact and Fracture

One position is open under an aero-industry funded project. Scope of research work for this position includes large-scale simulation of impact and fracture using LS-Dyna and develop Finite Element code (user subroutine) preferably in Fortan in existing simulation framework for advance level simulation of dynamic fracture and fragmentation of aerospace structures. The candidate should have BTech or equivalent degree in Mechanical/Aero/Civil Engg and should be conversent with basic mechanics, dynamics and finite element theory and computer programming in at least one language. Prior working knowledge of finite element theory/simulation and computer code implementation in Fortran will be considered favourably. Application should be sent along with a detailed resume and a one-page statement of interest by e-mail to Prof. D. Roy Mahapatra.