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.

PhD opportunity in Computational Engineering at Graz University of Technology The Institute of Structural Analysis at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is advertising a Universitätsassistent:in (PreDoc) position in Computational Engineering , with the clear goal of completing a doctorate. The role is based in Graz, Austria, and starts in October 2026 . It is a 60-month , full-time appointment (40 hours/week), combining research, teaching support, and administrative duties. The successful candidate will work on research in computational engineering , with particular emphasis on structural mechanics , numerical methods , and finite element methods (FEM) . The institute highlights its strong international visibility and its work on innovative models and simulations with applications in structural and fluid mechanics . This makes the position especially relevant for candidates interested in the interface of mechanics, simulation, and applied mathematics. Eligibility is open to applicants with a completed master’s or diploma degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or mathematics . Desired qualifications include in-depth knowledge of mechanics and structural analysis , strong command of numerical methods (especially FEM), very good programming skills such as Matlab , and advanced German and English language skills. The post is therefore well suited to candidates with a strong quantitative and computational background. Graz University of Technology offers a collegial and friendly working environment, flexible working hours, home-office possibilities, international training and teaching opportunities, access to modern technologies, extensive professional development, and a stable employment setting. The post includes a minimum annual gross salary of €52,865.40 on a full-time basis, with the possibility of higher pay depending on qualifications and experience. The application deadline is 31 August 2026 . Applications must be submitted online through the TU Graz jobs portal. The vacancy is intended for doctoral-level research and is therefore a strong option for early-stage researchers seeking a structured PhD position in computational mechanics and engineering simulation.