PhD and Postdoc Openings in Computational Mechanics, ICME, and Machine Learning at Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University in United States

PhD opportunity at Technische Universität Braunschweig in a research group led by Prof. Henning Wessels . The project sits at the intersection of physics-informed machine learning , computational mechanics , uncertainty quantification , multiscale modeling , generative AI , and inverse design . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in scientific machine learning and mechanics-driven modeling. The post explicitly invites applicants who are passionate about these topics and want to contri...

Ph.D. opportunity in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a fully funded research program on computational engineering for extreme environments . The project focuses on developing next-generation computational methods for systems operating under extreme conditions, where conventional modeling approaches struggle. Research themes include hypersonics , materials and directed energy , high-fidelity computational modeling and simulation, scientific machine learnin...

Postdoctoral opening at the University of Pittsburgh in topology optimization and additive manufacturing . The position is in Albert To 's group and focuses on research topics such as process-aware design , multi-material topology optimization , and the integration of computational design with additive manufacturing experiments. Applicants should have a PhD in mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , civil/structural engineering , or a closely related field. Strong preparation in computa...

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Northeastern University in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States. This position is for a postdoctoral researcher working on informatics-driven mechanical characterization of solid and porous materials . The project combines experimental mechanics and computational mechanics to build and validate a mechanics informatics framework supported by an NSF CMMI CDS&E award and industry-sponsored projects. Research activities include designing and fabricating heterog...

Fully funded PhD position at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering with Dr. Chenzhi Ma . The project sits at the intersection of structural fire engineering , multi-hazard resilience , and AI-enhanced risk analysis . Research topics include structures and advanced materials in fire, wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire risk , community-scale risk assessment, probabilistic loss analysis, and life-cycle analysis. Applicants should have a BS or MS ...