Position Summary: The postdoctoral researcher will evaluate the plasticity behavior of various components used in plant engineering, such as nuclear power plants, through crystal plasticity finite element analysis (FEA). For this analysis, ABAQUS, a commercial FEA program, will be used, and some user subroutines that simulate single crystal plasticity will have to be developed. In addition, the stress states (e.g., residual stress, thermal stress, stress due to earthquake) that occur in various nuclear components will be assessed by FEA, and various damage mechanisms such as plastic collapse, ratcheting, fatigue, and irradiation assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC) will be evaluated analytically.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.
- To produce research reports and/or publications for dissemination to the wider academic community.
- To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities.
- To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.
- To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
- To take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program.
- To undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in material science, mechanical engineering or material science. 0–2 years of relevant experience in a research environment.