PhD in Nonlinear Modal Analysis of Nonsmooth Oscillators with Dry Friction Ecole Centrale de Nantes in France

PhD opportunity at Ecole Centrale de Nantes (Centrale Nantes), France, in the area of nonlinear modal analysis of nonsmooth oscillators with dry friction. The project is hosted within GeM and aims to address computational challenges in mechanical systems by leveraging the recent E-WR framework to robustly compute invariant manifolds for nonsmooth systems.

This is a research-focused doctoral opening for candidates interested in mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics, especially nonlinear dynamics, vibration analysis, and computational methods for nonsmooth behavior. The post names Christophe Pierre and Mathias Legrand as co-supervisors. Mathias Legrand is the announcer and is a Professor at Ecole Centrale de Nantes.

Location: Nantes, France. Start date is flexible between 01/09/2026 and 01/12/2026. Application deadline: 30/05/2026. The post does not mention stipend, tuition, or other funding specifics, but it is presented as an open PhD position. Interested candidates should follow the application details in the linked offer and may contact the supervisors directly for more information.