PhD in Frameworks & Governance for Certification by Analysis of Complex Systems Queen's University Belfast in Ireland

PhD opportunity at Queen's University Belfast in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering on Frameworks & Governance for the Certification by Analysis of Complex Systems . This funded doctoral project explores how modelling and simulation (M&S) can support certification by analysis (CbA) for complex systems, reducing reliance on costly physical testing while maintaining safety and quality. The research will examine current standards, industrial and certification-body thinking, develop ...

Maynooth University is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Mechanical Engineering for a two-year research project . The role is funded by Debra Research and is framed as an opportunity to apply academic expertise to a project with real-world impact. The post is suitable for candidates with a strong background in mechanical engineering and related research experience. This is a postdoctoral opening rather than a scholarship or studentship. No deadline, salary, or detailed eligibilit...

Fully funded PhD/MASc opportunity in Aerospace Structural Dynamics and FEM at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada), in collaboration with Concordia University , Bombardier Aerospace , and Jaunt Air Mobility . The project focuses on high-fidelity structural modelling , reduced-order models , and aircraft dynamic analysis . This is a strong fit for students interested in aerospace engineering , mechanical engineering , finite element modelling, structural dynamics, and computational analysis. The ...

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in Digital Twins for Augmented Vibration Testing and Qualification of Defence Systems . This project focuses on mechanical engineering and aerospace/defence systems , with strong links to structural dynamics , vibration testing , finite element modelling , reduced-order modelling , state estimation , and uncertainty quantification . The aim is to develop physics-informed digital twins that can work alongside vibration and shock qualification tests...

PhD opportunity at EPFL in aerodynamic design of small-scale turbomachinery This is a full-time PhD position at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within the TurboImpact project funded by Horizon Europe – MSCA Doctoral Network . The project brings together 14 doctoral candidates working on complementary topics in small-scale turbomachinery for applications such as heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, and gas turbines. The selected doctora...