Computational Materials

TU Wien – Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Starting date: 4 January 2027

Employment: 30 hours/week, FWF-funded

Salary: According to the Austrian Universities Collective Agreement and FWF regulations

Research

The Computational Materials Modelling Group at TU Wien invites applications for a PhD position in Computational Materials Engineering.

The research focuses on modelling and simulation of diffusion and phase transformations in metallic alloys using CALPHAD-based thermodynamic descriptions.

The successful candidate will develop and apply computational models, collaborate with international research partners and contribute to scientific publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Metallurgy or a related discipline
• Good understanding of thermodynamics and interest in computational modelling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Motivation for independent scientific research
• Good command of English

Experience with CALPHAD, numerical methods or scientific programming is an advantage.

We Offer

• FWF-funded PhD research position at TU Wien
• International scientific collaboration
• Opportunities for publications and conference participation
• Access to computational research infrastructure

Application

Please submit your CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts and contact details of two academic referees as a single PDF to:

Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Erwin Povoden-Karadeniz erwin.povoden-karadeniz@tuwien.ac.at

Subject: PhD Application – Computational Materials Engineering

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