MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Solid and Structural Mechanics at University of Parma University of Parma in Italy

Empa in Switzerland is advertising a fully funded PhD position in multi-scale modelling and experimental assessment of volumetrically prestressed concrete . The project is part of the EU Horizon research and innovation initiative SURPASS (Smart and Sustainable Resilient Performance-based Cementitious Composites for Adaptive Strengthening and Repair System), which focuses on adaptive strengthening and repair strategies for ageing infrastructure in aggressive environments. The PhD will work on str...

Penn State University is advertising two fully funded PhD opportunities in structural engineering , with a research focus on timber structures , mass timber structural systems , and the development of new wood products . The positions are based in Tyler Hull’s lab at Penn State and involve a mix of experimental testing , numerical simulations , and the design of wood structural systems . This is a strong fit for students interested in civil/structural engineering, timber engineering, wood scienc...

Two postdoctoral opportunities will soon open within the CHROMA project at the University of Perugia , Italy, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering . CHROMA stands for Bioinspired mechanochromic materials: pioneering the future of Structural Health Monitoring and is supported by the FIS 3 Starting Grant programme . The project focuses on mechanochromic materials and smart coatings that change colour in response to mechanical stimuli, with applications in structural health moni...

Libera Università di Bolzano is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in the GeDiRL project, starting in January 2027. The project focuses on advanced finite element modelling for crack initiation and propagation during metal powder compaction, with the goal of linking measurable press signals to internal defect formation for inline crack-risk prediction and prevention in industrial production. Research topics include computational fracture mechanics, nonlinear finite element modelling,...

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in cryogenic composites for aerospace , with a focus on design, durability, structural integrity, fracture mechanics, and AI-driven image analysis . The project investigates advanced fibre-reinforced polymer composites under cryogenic conditions relevant to liquid hydrogen storage and future net zero aviation . Research topics include fibre–matrix interfaces, thermal mismatch, microcracking, delamination, thermal cycling, and progressive damage ev...