Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Ghent University
- Department: Department of Materials Science
- Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering; Engineering » Mechanical engineering; Engineering » Simulation engineering; Physics » Classical mechanics; Engineering » Aerospace engineering
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels)
- Country: Belgium
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 May 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) has 7 vacancies for PhD and postdoc research in the field of mechanics of materials. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, mine counter-measure drones and snap fit joints in constructions. All positions have a duration of at least 3 years and are fully funded (projects already granted). All research will be conducted with leading companies in the field.
More information can be found on https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Skills/Qualifications: See https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html
- Specific Requirements: See https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Good
- Research Field: Engineering
- Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 7
- Company/Institute: Ghent University
- Country: Belgium
- State/Province: Oost-Vlaanderen (nl)
- City: Zwijnaarde
- Postal Code: 9052
- Street: Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 46
Contact
- City: Zwijnaarde
- Website: https://composites.ugent.be/PhD_job_vacancies_PhD_job_positions_composites.html
- Street: Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 903
- Postal Code: 9052
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
