PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Structural Engineering in Ireland

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance sustainable structural systems for hybrid steel–timber buildings. The project combines structural dynamics, mechanical metamaterials, numerical simulation and experimental testing to improve vibration performance, occupant comfort and resource-efficient construction. The researcher will lead the design and optimisation of metamaterial resonators targeting frequencies from 1–20 Hz for human-induced vibratio...

The National University of Singapore’s Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to work on scalable and sustainable coastal barriers. The research project, “Scalable and Sustainable Coastal Barriers for Wide and Deep Channels,” aims to develop an innovative deployable and modular coastal protection system for wide and deep waterways. The proposed design uses telescopic barrier units supported by a fleet of jack-up platforms, creating an adaptable s...

This University of Southampton PhD project investigates materials and structures for multispectral window and electromagnetic screening applications . The research builds on previous DASA-funded work to develop high-transparency coatings and windows that can also provide electromagnetic protection. The PhD researcher will explore advanced non-visible shielding coatings for high-transparency electro-optic apertures. The project will examine passive and active materials that improve shielding perf...

PhD opportunity at the Department of Structural Engineering, NTNU in Trondheim, focused on AI-driven smart material characterisation and modelling for future offshore structures. The project is part of AIMOS (Artificial Intelligence for Multiscale Offshore Structures) , an initiative developing integrated AI methods for the analysis, design, monitoring, and control of floating offshore systems. The PhD researcher will study smart materials that could be used in adaptive offshore structures, with...

The Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU is offering a PhD position focused on the consequences of drone attacks on people, buildings, and critical infrastructure. The project addresses malicious drone use in conflict, especially contact charges, near-field explosions, and fragmentation effects from detonating drones. The doctoral research combines testing, modelling, and simulation of detonating drones. The work aims to improve the accuracy of advanced numerical models by combining repr...

This postdoctoral project focuses on structural calculations for an industrial demonstrator made of injected SFRP composite material. The work combines finite element modelling of the demonstrator with multiscale material simulation strategies, using the MFront-Abaqus coupling to perform structural analyses at different levels of description. The research starts from a homogenised representation of the microstructure at the macroscopic scale, then progressively introduces more detailed effective...

This EngD project at the University of Twente focuses on designing a framework for the digitalization of condition-based maintenance for the Hengelo Lock Complex, hosted and sponsored by Rijkswaterstaat. The work sits at the intersection of structural and mechanical engineering, asset management, and Civionics, with a strong emphasis on sensor-based structural health monitoring for civil infrastructure. The project addresses the challenge that traditional condition-based maintenance still depend...

The University of California, Berkeley offers a concurrent Master of Architecture (M.Arch) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials for students who want to work at the intersection of architectural design and structural engineering. The program develops an integrated understanding of design, structure, materials, and construction. Students examine how structural systems influence architectural form, how material and construction choices expand design possi...

Yang Lab at San Diego State University is inviting applications for fully funded PhD positions through a joint training program with the University of California, San Diego. The program offers interdisciplinary doctoral training supported by the combined resources and research environments of both institutions. Applicants may pursue research through PhD tracks in Bioengineering , Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , or Structural Engineering . The research focuses on advanced manufacturing, ma...