Overview
TU/e is recruiting 11 PhD candidates in Mechanics of Materials for an excellence and sustainability programme spanning computational and experimental mechanics of advanced sustainable materials.
Complete research opportunity details
The 11 projects cover topics including green steels, contact and fracture mechanics, hydrogen-resistant materials, digital twins for hydrogen-assisted crack propagation, cryogenic interface heat transfer and micromechanical analysis. Projects are embedded in larger research programmes and include collaborations with industry partners.
Eligibility requirements
The vacancy seeks outstanding and enthusiastic engineering-science candidates qualified for doctoral research in mechanics, materials, modelling or related disciplines. Applicants should meet TU/e doctoral admission and employment requirements for the selected project and demonstrate a strong academic/research profile relevant to computational or experimental mechanics.
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- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on AcademicTransfer, the Dutch academic recruitment portal, for TU/e vacancy 2026/66. The listing states 11 PhD positions, 38 hours/week, a €3,204–€4,051 monthly salary indication and a 30 September 2026 deadline.
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