PhD Position "Data-Assisted Real-Time Simulations of Particulate Flows"

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in the field of data-assisted computational modelling of particulate multiscale and multiphysics flows in the frame of the newly founded Christian Doppler Laboratory for Data-Assisted Simulations of Complex Flows. The PhD project will be conducted at the Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria in close cooperation with Plansee SE, Reutte, Austria. The position comprises 6 - 8 weeks on-site visits per year at Reutte, Austria.

For this industry-orientend position we are looking for a motivated and curious PhD candidate.

Start Date: January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Your tasks:

• Research in the field of computational modeling of particulate multiscale and multiphysics flows
• Development of surrogate models (e.g., recurrence CFD) for real-time simulations
• Contribution to digital process twins for industrial furnaces
• Addressing fundamental questions in data-assisted modeling to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions
• Collaboration within the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Data-Assisted Simulations of Complex Flows

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Science, or a related field
• Solid background in classical simulation techniques (e.g., CFD, CFD-DEM)
• Strong programming skills in at least one scientific computing language
• Interest in or willingness to learn deep learning or other data-driven modeling methods
• Beneficial: Experience with machine learning frameworks and physics-based simulations
• Experimental skills for validation experiments
• Willingness to conduct on-site visits and talk to responsible people from development and production
• German language skills desirable

What we offer:

• A dynamic and supportive research environment in a leading computational modeling group
• Close cooperation with the industrial partner Plansee SE
• Access to high-performance computing resources and collaborative networks
• International collaborations, conference participation, and career development opportunities
• Employment at the Johannes Kepler University of Linz with a gross salary of EUR 3.715,-- (14 times per year)

Application Instructions:

Please send your application documents to andrea.scharinger@jku.at or apply directly here with:

• A short but honest cover letter detailing your research interests and motivation
• A 2-page CV including relevant publications (if any)

Sonja Fuchs | Recruiting Team | Sonja.Fuchs@plansee-group.com

Plansee SE

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