Kerstin Bunte

A full-time PhD position is available at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, focusing on the machine learning-based implementation of constitutive behaviour of stainless steel. The research will be embedded within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), specifically in the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), and in collaboration with the Bernoulli Institute (BI). The project offers an exciting opportunity to work on sustainable materials, simulation modeling, and advanced machine learning with real industrial relevance, including green steel and metal forming. Applicants should have a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, computer science, applied mathematics, or a closely related field. The position is supervised by Jan Post and Kerstin Bunte. The application deadline is 15 September 2025, and the expected start date is 1 January 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link. Funding details are not specified but PhD positions at the University of Groningen are typically fully funded. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisors for further questions.