Post-doc on formal verification and algorithm discovery for numerical analysis — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
About us and our project
The Chair of Numerical Modelling and Simulation at EPFL is dedicated to the design and analysis of numerical algorithms for partial differential equations.
Our research is oriented towards the development of novel and innovative numerical techniques aiming at improving the integration between numerical simulations and geometric modelling and processing.
- About us and our project
- The Chair of Numerical Modelling and Simulation at EPFL is dedicated to the design and analysis of numerical algorithms for partial differential equations.
Application process
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). A C
Additional details
- Within the project «FLASh: Fast simulation tools for LAttice Structures , funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, we are opening a postdoctoral position for developing efficient algorithms for the topology optimization of architected materials using finite element technique
- You will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to both the theoretical development and the software implementation of these methods.
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and project reports You are the ideal candidate if
- You are proficient in Python; prior experience with the FEniCS library is a plus; C++ knowledge is an additional asset
- You are a team player, open to interdisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Friendly and supportive team culture A 1+1 years contract If you are interested
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
Notes and original content
- What you will do
- More specifically:
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and project reports
- You are the ideal candidate if
- You are proficient in Python; prior experience with the FEniCS library is a plus;
- C++ knowledge is an additional asset
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- A 1+1 years contract
- If you are interested
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