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: wim.vanpaepegem@ugent.be

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: wim.vanpaepegem@ugent.be

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