Postdoc (3 years) on numerical simulation of composite hydrogen tanks Ghent University in Belgium

Ghent University’s Mechanics of Materials and Structures group is offering a PhD project on the numerical simulation of composite hydrogen tanks. The position sits within a broader research effort on hydrogen storage for the future hydrogen economy and is connected to a large new project with several leading companies in the automotive industry. The doctoral research will focus on finite element modelling and design of pressurized composite tanks under different operational conditions, including...

Ghent University (UGent) in Belgium is advertising a PhD opening in the Mechanics of Materials and Structures group, focused on the computational mechanics and finite element modelling of composite materials for pressurized hydrogen storage tanks . The project sits in the context of the hydrogen economy and aims to develop composite solutions for future hydrogen storage tanks used in vehicles and refueling infrastructure. The PhD researcher will study tank behavior under different operational co...

KU Leuven is advertising a fully funded PhD vacancy in the Laser Manufacturing Group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Leuven, Belgium. The position is part of the MSCA Doctoral Network TURBO-IMPACT and focuses on high-precision, crack-free femtosecond laser material removal for ceramic materials and advanced surface features. The research topic combines mechanical engineering , materials engineering , laser micromachining , surface texturing , tribology , and predictive modelling ....

Empa in Switzerland is advertising a fully funded PhD position in multi-scale modelling and experimental assessment of volumetrically prestressed concrete . The project is part of the EU Horizon research and innovation initiative SURPASS (Smart and Sustainable Resilient Performance-based Cementitious Composites for Adaptive Strengthening and Repair System), which focuses on adaptive strengthening and repair strategies for ageing infrastructure in aggressive environments. The PhD will work on str...

Penn State University is advertising two fully funded PhD opportunities in structural engineering , with a research focus on timber structures , mass timber structural systems , and the development of new wood products . The positions are based in Tyler Hull’s lab at Penn State and involve a mix of experimental testing , numerical simulations , and the design of wood structural systems . This is a strong fit for students interested in civil/structural engineering, timber engineering, wood scienc...