Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID Department HRS4R Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 23 Mar *********:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 9 Mar **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionComputational Mechanics & Modeling: Develop and simulate numerical models of damage and failure in aerospace structures, including FEA for metamaterials.Materials Design & Characterization: Study and optimize metamaterials and composites for enhanced durability, performing microstructural analysis and mechanical testing.Topology Optimization & AI Integration: Use AI and machine learning to guide structural and topology optimization, creating predictive models for failure control.Validation & Experimental Collaboration: Compare simulations with experiments, collaborate on proof-of-concept testing, and refine models based on results.Where to applyE-mailRequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsStrong background in solid/computational mechanics, including FEM and structural analysis.Experience or interest in metamaterials, fracture mechanics, or advanced material behavior.Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia,..), ideally with experience in numerical methods or scientific computing.Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to engineering problems is a plus.Good communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.Specific RequirementsBachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical and/or Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.Solid knowledge of solid mechanics, com