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PhD position in Aerodynamic Design of Small-Scale Turbomachinery EPFL in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full financial package for a 3-year MSCA Doctoral Candidate position, including competitive salary, mobility allowance, family allowance where applicable, full social security coverage, and paid leave.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
EPFL
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About this position
This PhD position is hosted at EPFL’s STI IGM LAMD in Neuchatel and is part of the TurboImpact project, a Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network focused on advancing the design, optimization, materials selection, and manufacturing of small-scale turbomachinery.
The project addresses a broad set of technical challenges relevant to compact machines used in heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, and gas turbines. Within this network, the doctoral researcher will contribute to research on multi-objective topology optimization, thermo-structural design, and robust component optimization for turbomachinery parts.
The specific research agenda centers on understanding and improving the trade-off between structural integrity and heat-transfer resistance in turbomachinery components. The student will develop concepts for internal cooling of hollow hub and blade structures, and integrate these ideas into a design framework that can account for operating-condition variability and manufacturing uncertainty.
The position sits within a larger network of 14 Doctoral Candidates working on complementary topics across European universities and research-intensive companies. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with industry partners, participate in experimental and analytical research, and be embedded in an international environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and supervision by recognized experts.
The role also includes contributing to scientific publications, conference presentations, and research training activities as part of the wider doctoral network.
Funding details
Full financial package for a 3-year MSCA Doctoral Candidate position, including competitive salary, mobility allowance, family allowance where applicable, full social security coverage, and paid leave.
What's required
Applicants must comply with the MSCA Mobility Rule and must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Switzerland for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding recruitment. Applicants must be doctoral candidates and must not already hold a doctoral degree. A two-year master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level is required. Desired competences include topology optimization, multi-objective optimization methods, multi-disciplinary design optimization frameworks, heat transfer fundamentals, structural mechanics and integrity assessment, coupled thermal-structural analysis, robust design methodologies, and uncertainty quantification.
How to apply
Submit the complete online application via the "Apply now" link by the deadline. Upload one PDF in English containing a motivation letter, CV, grade transcripts, BSc/MSc diploma with grading scale, BSc thesis, MSc thesis, and the names of three referees. Short-listed candidates will also need to apply to a specific EPFL Doctoral Program as part of the PhD admission process.
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