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Modeling and Simulations of Armor Ceramics: Atomistics to Mesoscale Microstructure DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Available
Country
United States
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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This research opportunity at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland focuses on modeling and simulation of armor ceramics across length scales from atomistics to mesoscale microstructure. The project is centered on understanding ceramic processing-structure-property relationships and using simulation to uncover the fundamental mechanisms that govern microstructure evolution and mechanical response.
The work spans several interconnected computational themes, including thermodynamic modeling of grain boundary complexions, the role of defects and grain boundary character in grain growth and mechanics, mesoscale modeling of microstructure evolution, and bridging simulation scales so that microstructure effects can be incorporated into continuum performance models. The research also includes integrating simulations with experiments, developing virtual materials characterization techniques, and quantifying model variability and uncertainty.
The position is embedded in the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD), where research supports armor, survivability, and advanced materials for defense applications. The laboratory environment is described as highly interdisciplinary, with collaboration between computational and experimental teams within ARL and with academia. The named ARL advisor for this opportunity is Shawn Coleman.
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Available
What's required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have received a PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. A complete application requires a CV or resume, three reference forms, and transcripts verifying receipt of the degree; an unofficial or student copy is acceptable. If selected, the participant must also prepare a research proposal aligned to a specific ARL opportunity. The opportunity is open to any academic level and any degree according to the program eligibility section, but the research description explicitly seeks candidates who already hold a PhD.
How to apply
Apply through the Zintellect application link provided in the advert. Upload your CV or resume, arrange for three references, and submit transcripts with your application. If you are selected by an advisor, prepare and upload the required research proposal when the link is provided.
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