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PhD positions in multi-scale mechanics / Groningen
Several PhD positions are being opened in my group (Mechanics of Materials), with focus on
1. Martensitic transformations: Atomistic modelling and theory;
2. Dislocations in multi-component alloys;
3. Multi-scale modelling of fracture.
Positions are advertised on the University of Groningen website:
PhD Positions in Experimental & Computational Mechanics – Georgia Tech AE
The Daedalus Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering) is recruiting PhD students with both experimental and computational backgrounds to start in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026.
Our group works at the intersection of fracture mechanics, materials science, and AI, with a focus on:
PhD and postdoc positions at the University of Oxford
Dear iMechanicians,
It's great to see the site up and running again. Some of you might be interested in the following PhD and postdoc positions within my group (the Mechanics of Materials Lab) at the University of Oxford.
- PhD in Computational Fracture Mechanics, funded by my ERC Starting Grant ResistHfracture: https://mechmat.web.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/mechmat/documents/media/ercphd2_advert.pdf
Funded PhD Positions at the University of California, San Diego
Funded PhD positions are available in the department of Structural Engineering and the Program in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in Prof. Semnani’s research group, with start dates of Spring 2026 and Fall 2026. The positions are in the areas of research listed in Prof. Semnani’s group website below:
PhD position on Machine Learning for Scientific Computing at Rutgers University
A fully supported PhD position on Machine Learning for Scientific Computing is available in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. George Moutsanidis and the desired start date is January 2026 or September 2026.
Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University: High-Pressure and High-Strain-Rate Mechanics of Geomaterials and Concrete
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with an interest in the high-pressure and high-strain-rate behavior of geomaterials (e.g., sandstones) and concrete. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Fellows in the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) at Johns Hopkins University. A portion of the successful candidate’s work will be associated with the Materials Science in Extreme Environments University Research Alliance (MSEE URA).
Panos Family Endowed Chair Professor Position in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department of the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston invites applications for the Panos Family Endowed Chair position at the rank of Full Professor. The Panos Family Chair Professorship has been established from a $4.5 million gift from the Thomas Michael Panos Family Estate and a $2 million matching from the University’s $100 million Challenge Aspire Fund.
4 PhD and postdoc positions in composites @Ghent University, Belgium, Europe
The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) has 4 vacancies for PhD and postdoc research in the field of fibre-reinforced composites. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, composite propellers for drones and finite element modelling of textile manufacturing. All research will be conducted with leading companies in the field.
More information can be found on