Postdoc in Optimization of Metal Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Characterization Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain

Two paid research opportunities are available at the University of Córdoba in the ECODESICA project, focused on circular economy , functional materials , 3D printing , energy-efficient HVAC systems , and desiccant materials . The project aims to develop ordered mesoporous silica from rice husks and use it to manufacture and test innovative dehumidification systems. Openings: • Predoctoral FPI contract (36 months): includes a PhD thesis integrated into the project. Indicative gross salary: €1,800...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The project is centered on topology optimization , quantum algorithm approaches , and composite materials and additive manufacturing . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in computational mechanics, advanced materials, and emerging quantum-computing methods applied to engineering design. The position is a fully funded predoctoral PhD appointment for up to four ye...

PhD opportunity in additive manufacturing and materials science focused on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and high-performance alloy development. The project is hosted at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and is linked to the Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing Facility . The research will investigate alloy selection and optimisation for WAAM, with attention to the relationships between processing parameters, microstructure, and mechanical performance. Students will work on advanced...

The University of Toledo is offering a fully funded PhD position in the field of additive manufacturing and fatigue, supervised by Associate Professor Meysam Haghshenas. This opportunity is ideal for motivated students interested in advanced manufacturing processes, materials science, and mechanical engineering. The research will focus on the study of fatigue behavior in additively manufactured materials, a cutting-edge area with significant industrial and academic relevance. The position is ava...

PhD opportunity at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) with Narges Dialami , Associate Professor and affiliated scientist at CIMNE, in the Research and Technical Development (RTD) Group in Solid and Fluid Simulation for Industrial Processes . The doctoral project is part of the European RFCS project ORBISTIR and focuses on computational mechanics , solid and fluid simulation , friction stir welding (FSW) , steel pipelines , wear prediction , damage evolution , crack initiation , and crack...