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PhD Research Assistant in Granular Mechanics, Capillary Effects and High-Resolution 4D CT Technische Universität Braunschweig in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
The position is full-time or part-time, fixed-term for three years, with possible extension for a further three years subject to continuing DFG funding. It is paid according to the German TV-L collective agreement at salary group EG 13 and includes a special year-end payment, supplementary company-pension benefit and 30 days of annual leave.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Technische Universität Braunschweig
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About this position
The Institute of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering at Technische Universität Braunschweig is seeking a doctoral research assistant for the ANR–DFG-funded MICAP-4D project, “Micromechanics-Integrated Capillary Analysis and Physics with High Resolution 4D CT and LBM-DEM Computations.” The project is part of a French–German collaboration with additional involvement from a Mercator Fellow in Canada.
The research focuses on the granular mechanics of partially saturated soils and the role of capillary effects in the hydro-mechanical behaviour of granular materials. The project aims to improve understanding of geomaterial behaviour at both particle and pore scales, connecting fundamental micromechanics with geotechnical engineering applications.
The doctoral researcher will conduct experimental investigations using imaging techniques, including computed tomography, to study granular soils and their hydro-mechanical response. The work will take place in a well-equipped geotechnical laboratory and experimental hall, with opportunities to develop expertise in laboratory testing, measurement techniques and high-resolution 4D CT.
The researcher will collaborate closely with project partners at Université de Montpellier, whose numerical investigations complement the experimental work through LBM-DEM computations. The collaboration includes several visits to Montpellier, as well as participation in national and international conferences and publication of research findings.
The position is embedded in an interdisciplinary institute working across geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, materials science, experimental methods and numerical modelling. The research environment includes national and international collaborations, modern experimental facilities and a strong focus on understanding geomaterials and developing resilient geotechnical structures and construction methods.
Funding details
The position is full-time or part-time, fixed-term for three years, with possible extension for a further three years subject to continuing DFG funding. It is paid according to the German TV-L collective agreement at salary group EG 13 and includes a special year-end payment, supplementary company-pension benefit and 30 days of annual leave.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent, ideally in Civil Engineering with a focus on geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering or coastal protection; Process Engineering or Particle Technology; or Physics with a focus on granular matter. Very good German and English language skills are required. Experience in experimental research, laboratory testing or measurement techniques is desirable, although applicants may be willing to learn new methods and fields. Applicants should be flexible, team-oriented, curious, intrinsically motivated and aiming for a doctorate.
How to apply
Send the application preferably by email to [email protected], or by post to the Institute of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Beethovenstraße 51b, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany. Include proof of disability if applicable.
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