Department: R4. Solid and fluid simulation for Industrial Processes
Category: Students (R o I)
Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Services
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Other
Work modality: On siteThe International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) is a R&D&I centre established in 1987, focused on research, technology transfer, and the dissemination of computational engineering and numerical methods in engineering.
CIMNE is a publicly owned institution, structured as a consortium between the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC), the Government of Catalonia, and UNESCO. Headquartered in Barcelona and part of the CERCA network of research centres in Catalonia, CIMNE has become a leading research institution in computational mechanics and engineering. Throughout its history, it has driven advances in civil, mechanical, environmental, biomedical, and interdisciplinary engineering, as well as computational physics.
The centre boasts a large international team of researchers and promotes academic exchange through a network of CIMNE Classrooms across Spain and Latin America. It has participated in thousands of research and technology projects in collaboration with companies, universities, and institutions worldwide.
Combining education and innovation, CIMNE offers master’s programmes, seminars, and doctoral training in partnership with academic institutions from around the globe. Its Publications Department disseminates research results through academic papers, while its active organisation of international conferences helps build bridges between academia and industry. As a pioneer in technology transfer, CIMNE has also launched several spin-off companies to commercialise its innovative developments.
Number of places: 1
Category: Predoctoral Researcher (Doctoral Candidate – MSCA DN)
Workplace: CIMNE (Gran Capità s/n, 08034 Barcelona, Spain)
Salary (gross): Read the Remuneration package description below
Weekly working hours: 40
Contract type: Predoctoral
Functions to be developed:
ABHSSYS (Acoustic Black Holes for Silent SYStems, Grant agreement ID: 101227712) is a European Doctoral Network funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for vibration and noise control in lightweight structures (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101227712 ). The project focuses on the development of Acoustic Black Hole (ABH) technologies, an emerging concept that enables efficient damping of vibrations and sound while reducing mass and material use. Bringing together leading academic laboratories and industrial partners across Europe, ABHSSYS will train a new generation of researchers at the interface of wave physics, acoustics and engineering. Through interdisciplinary research, international mobility and close collaboration with industry, the program aims to accelerate the transfer of ABH technologies towards real-world applications in sectors such as aerospace and energy.
The functions to be developed during the thesis are:
◦ Develop analytical and numerical models for fluid-structure interaction
◦ Coupling of solid vibrations with embedded ABHs.
◦ Define appropriate objective functions and shape and topology optimisation targets.
◦ Design optimisation algorithms based on optimal descent techniques.
◦ Perform the numerical analysis of finite element schemes for flow problems in aero-acoustics to be applied to FSI problems with ABHs.
◦ Investigate the stability of fluid and structure couplings.
◦ Investigate the stability of the coupling of solid enclosures with embedded ABHs.
◦ Analysis of the well-posedness of the fully coupled problem.
◦ Numerical modelling of benchmark problems.
◦ Application of the model to realistic embedded ABHs with optimised topology.
Qualification system:
The requisites and merits will be evaluated with a maximum note of 100 points. Such maximal note will be obtained summing up the following points:
The deadline for registration to the offer ends on June 27th, 2026 at 12 noon.
The preselected candidates may be requested to send the documentation required in the "Requirements" and "Merits" sections, duly scanned, and may be called to go through selection tests (which might be of eliminatory nature) and / or personal interviews.
However, priority will be given to applications from personnel affiliated with the CIMNE consortium entities, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), and the Government of Catalonia, provided they meet the requirements established in this call.
Remuneration package:
A remuneration package competitive with industry standards in Spain is offered. The monthly grant amounts to €3,833.56, plus a mobility allowance of €710 for all candidates, and an additional €660 family allowance for candidates with dependents. Please note that these amounts are subject to compulsory employer deductions in Spain, which may vary slightly from year to year, and that they include the statutory redundancy compensation (equivalent to 20 days per worked year) at the end of the three-year contract. Based on the current employer deduction rate of 32.15%, and considering that redundancy compensation is included in the grant, the final monthly gross salary is estimated to range between €3,301.3 (84.4% living allowance + 15.6% mobility) for candidates without family and €3,780.8 (73.7% living allowance + 13.6% mobility + 12.7% family allowance) for candidates with family.
The gross salary of the researcher is subject to personal income taxes in Spain plus an additional share to the Social Security System from the researcher from which the net salary is finally obtained. The difference between the gross and the net salary may be different depending on the type of residency in Spain. For more information you can consult the following guide Understanding MSCA Funding and Researcher Salaries in Spain Guide by FECYT | EURAXESS. The family allowance may be granted during the thesis period if the candidate’s circumstances change.
Disclaimer: despite a great degree of care has been taken to help researchers understand how the grant is used, some data may vary slightly over time depending on legislative updates, so the above data should be read as a reasonable approximation of the final actual values."
This contract has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe under Grant Agreement Nº101227712 Call: HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01.
Commitment to inclusitvity:
At CIMNE, we champion workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive, leveraging diverse talents and backgrounds. We welcome all applicants regardless of color, religion, gender, origin, abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or any other characteristic. Join us in building a community that values, celebrates, and respects every individual.
Quota Reservation:
In line with our commitment to inclusion, we reserve a percentage of our workforce for people with disabilities. We especially encourage these individuals to apply.
HR Excellence in Research:
CIMNE supports the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission, which promote a transparent, attractive, and open research labor market. In recognition of its commitment to these values, CIMNE has obtained the HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) seal of excellence, awarded by the European Commission. This distinction certifies that the center applies human resources policies aligned with European quality standards. CIMNE’s HRS4R strategy includes an action plan with concrete measures, both short- and long-term, to ensure a stimulating and high-quality work environment for all research staff. You can find more information here.
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