Thomas-Peter Fries

PhD Position (all genders) in Computational Engineering at Graz University of Technology , Austria, within the Institute of Structural Analysis . This PhD project is centred on Computational Engineering with a strong emphasis on structural analysis , continuum mechanics , and finite element methods (FEM) . The institute highlights research in innovative models and simulations for structural mechanics, with applications extending to transport and fluid flow. The position is research-oriented and is intended to lead to a doctoral degree, while also including support in teaching activities and administrative tasks at the institute. The role is advertised as a University Assistant PreDoc position, starting in October 2026 , with a 60-month temporary contract and a full-time workload of 40 hours per week . The posting states an annual gross salary of at least €52,865.40 for a full-time position, with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualification and experience. Eligibility requires a completed master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics . Preferred qualifications include extensive knowledge of structural mechanics, strong numerical-methods expertise, particularly FEM, very good programming skills such as Matlab , and a high level of English and German in both written and spoken form. The position is part of TU Graz’s research and teaching environment and offers access to strong infrastructure, international training and teaching opportunities, and a collegial academic workplace. Application deadline: 31 August 2026, 23:59 Europe/Vienna. Institution: Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria and emphasises diversity, equal opportunities, and support for women in academic careers.