Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Construction

Organisation/Company AMADE research group Department Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Construction Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 1 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number TIDECOM Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At AMADE (Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design), we are a research group from the University of Girona (UdG) internationally recognised for our leadership in innovation and scientific excellence. We are dedicated to developing advanced solutions in strategic sectors such as aeronautical, automotive, and nautical transport, or the civil sector in structures, as well as in emerging areas such as sustainable hydrogen. Our team, ranked among the top 2% most cited worldwide by the Stanford University, leads European projects and collaborates with prestigious general companies and institutions.

We combine scientific and technological excellence to address the major challenges of modern engineering, contributing to the advancement of key industries and offering a stimulating environment for those seeking to be part of the cutting edge of applied research. Joining AMADE means being part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment where research translates into real impact. Furthermore, working at AMADE is not only a professional opportunity, but also being close to a stimulating environment with all our research lines in simulation and numerical modelling, manufacturing and experimental testing of composite materials, design of lightweight structures,



3D printing, cryogenic applications, sustainability of materials, among others.

Candidates should demonstrate experience and/or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

- Numerical modelling of materials and structures using the Finite Element Method (FEM).
- Simulation of damage and fracture mechanisms in heterogeneous or composite materials.
- Development and implementation of advanced constitutive models and computational mechanics methodologies.
- Processing and analysis of experimental data, including Digital Image Correlation (DIC/DVC) and three-dimensional image analysis.
- Generation and exploitation of digital models based on experimentally acquired geometries.
- Scientific programming and automation of simulation workflows and data post-processing (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).

The following additional merits may also be considered:

- knowledge in Paraview, GNU/Linux, and programming in C++, VTK and QT
- Research experience in computational mechanics, composite materials, fracture mechanics, or structural engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary environments combining numerical simulation and experimental validation.
- Proficiency in scientific English, particularly for the preparation of research articles, technical reports, and dissemination of scientific results.
- Experience in scientific writing, including peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or project documentation.
- Experience in science communication, outreach activities,



or knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Availability to participate in experimental campaigns and research activities carried out in laboratory and scientific-technical service facilities.

Specific Requirements

Having obtained a master's degree in 2022 or later

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

We offer:

- Opportunity to develop your career in a cutting-edge, international research group, recognised globally.
- Collaboration in strategic and cutting-edge sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, nautical, sustainable hydrogen, and cryogenic applications.
- Real impact on highly relevant projects in applied engineering, contributing to significant advances in composite materials and sustainability.
- Active participation in high-impact European projects, in collaboration with prestigious companies.
- Continuous professional development in a stimulating environment, oriented towards innovation and the resolution of the great challenges of modern engineering.
- An interesting and challenging environment with highly motivated colleagues and a multidisciplinary team.
- Chance to enjoy Girona, a city that combines history, culture and nature. With its old town, its gastronomy and its proximity and communication with Barcelona and the Costa Brava.

Eligibility Criteria

Having obtained a master's degree in 2022 or later.

Selection Process

To complete your application, candidates must:

- Official academic transcripts showing the average grades for both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

If your studies were completed at a non-Spanish university , you must also provide a Declaration of Equivalence of Average Grades . You can generate this document using the following website:

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📌 PhD-position – Integrated analysis and modeling with tomography of damage evolution in composite materials (España)
🏢 AMADE research group
📍 España