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Heidelberg University

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PhD or Postdoc Position in Computational Math for Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Laser Welding Processes Heidelberg University in Germany

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

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Germany

University

Heidelberg University

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
Computational Mathematics
Monte Carlo Simulation
Geometric Modeling
Optimisation
Applied Mathematic

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About this position

Heidelberg University is advertising a 3-year PhD or postdoc position in computational mathematics (or a related field) with a research focus on modeling, simulation, and optimization of laser welding processes.

This opportunity is well suited to candidates interested in applied mathematics, numerical methods, and process optimization, with interdisciplinary connections to mechanical engineering and materials-related research. The post is associated with Roland Herzog at Heidelberg University.

Position type: PhD or postdoc
Research areas: computational math, modeling, simulation, optimization, laser welding processes
Institution: Heidelberg University
Duration: 3 years

The post does not specify funding details in the LinkedIn text itself, so candidates should consult the linked announcement for information on salary, stipend, tuition, or employment conditions. The post also does not state explicit eligibility requirements beyond interest in computational math or a related field.

How to proceed: review the linked page for the full call, check the detailed requirements, and apply according to the instructions provided there. The LinkedIn post includes a deadline date of 2026-10-27.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should be interested in computational math or a related field, with focus on modeling, simulation, and optimization. The announcement is for a 3-year PhD or postdoc position.

How to apply

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