iFEM-based inverse methodologies for structural digital twins under impulsive and extreme loading scenarios - 2026_IPD_DMEC_2

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 28/04/2026 Deadline: 28/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-03 - Industrial Design, Machine Construction And Metallurgy

Description

The research activity focuses on the development and validation of methodologies for reconstructing the structural response of systems subjected to impulsive loads, with particular emphasis on explosive events both in air and underwater. The project integrates high-fidelity nonlinear FEM simulations and inverse iFEM techniques to estimate structural deformations and residual states from strain data. Forward models will be developed to generate synthetic datasets, together with a nonlinear iFEM formulation capable of operating under large deformation regimes through iterative solution strategies and regularization techniques. The method will be initially validated in a virtual environment, with particular attention to the reconstruction of residual deformations. The successful applicant will also be involved in teaching and laboratory activities in the fields of digital twins for Health and Usage Monitoring, structural health monitoring, and structural integrity assessment.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/post-doctoral-contracts

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/post-doctoral-contracts Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the activity covered by the contract, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the activities to be performed (up to 60 points) Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities, previous collaborations to educational and third mission activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the activity covered by the contract (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 10 points)

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