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The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) has 7 vacancies for PhD and postdoc research in the field of mechanics of materials. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, mine counter-measure drones and snap fit joints in constructions. All positions have a duration of at least 3 years and are fully funded (projects already granted). All research will be conducted with leading companies in the field.

Ghent University is a top-100 university in Belgium, Europe.

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A PhD position will be available at University of Pavia in Italy starting November 2025. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Giulia Scalet (giulia.scalet [at] unipv.it).

The candidate will work on new computational approaches for the simulation of smart polymers and hydrogels and their application to mechanobiology studies. 

Position Overview 

We invite applications for one Ph.D. position starting in September 2025, focusing on computational modeling of battery materials using at least one of the following methods: first-principles calculations (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and phase-field modeling. The research will target critical challenges in: 

1. Novel materials discovery for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) using calculations;

A fully supported Ph.D. position is open immediately in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Group within the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), starting in Fall 2025. Our interdisciplinary research focuses on advancing additive manufacturing technologies for high-performance composite materials, with applications spanning aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biomedical industries.

Ph.D/Postdoc positions will be available at the Programmable Materials and Structures lab (www.promastlab.com) of the University of Pavia in Italy. Candidates with background in mechanics, materials, finite element analysis, topology optimization, 4D printing are all welcome to apply. 

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Prof. Giulia Scalet (giulia.scalet [at] unipv.it). Please attach a CV.

Fully funded doctoral course position is available for Computational Multi-Physics Coupled Analysis Laboratory from iART Program of Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. One successful candidate will carry out his research in the area of biomechanics and biomimetics using computational mechanics.