PhD Opportunity in Computational Mechanics of Soft Solids at University of British Columbia University of British Columbia in Canada

This postdoctoral position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm focuses on microstructure-informed modelling of fracture mechanics , combining experimental and computational research to better understand material failure. The work centers on developing new test geometries for studying void nucleation across a broad range of stress states, using mechanical testing together with advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) in both interrupted and in situ test setups. Initial experiments wi...

Western University is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in crystal plasticity finite element (CPFE) modeling of polycrystalline materials . This opportunity is led by Hamidreza Abdolvand , Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. The role is a full-time 2-year postdoctoral appointment , with the possibility of extension for up to an additional two years. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible . The post does not ...

McMaster University is advertising 2 fully funded PhD positions in Computational Geomechanics with Prof. Mahdad Eghbalian in the Department of Civil Engineering . The research focuses on advanced computational and theoretical methods for geomaterials across multiple scales, including large-deformation modeling of geostructures , thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling , and multiscale mechanics and numerical methods such as FEM , DEM , MPM , SPH , and MD . Eligible applicants should have a degree in Ci...

[Fully funded 4-year PhD positions. Net salary starts from about 2600 EUR/month (funding notes also mention >2700 EUR/month after taxes and social security costs), with a once-only tuition fee of 1100 EUR at the start of the PhD.] Ghent University (UGent), in Belgium, is advertising 5 fully funded PhD vacancies in the research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures (UGent-MMS). These projects sit at the intersection of mechanics of materials, composite structures, numerical simulation, and ...

Polytechnique Montréal is advertising a PhD opening with Prof. Jean-Philippe Harvey for a project in metallurgy and materials science . The research focus is on the production of martensitic steel for Francis turbine applications, in collaboration with Hydro-Québec in Montreal. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a strong background or profile in metallurgy / materials science , and likely interests in steel processing, structural materials, and energy-related engineering applications. ...