PhD Positions in Sustainability Programme: Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for 11 PhD positions under its Excellence & Sustainability Programme in the Mechanics of Materials section. This initiative aims to recruit outstanding PhD candidates to engage in research focused on sustainable materials in collaboration with industry partners.
PhD Positions in Excellence & Sustainability Programme
Designation
PhD Candidate
| Position Title | Main Supervisor | Industry Collaboration |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling contact fatigue in green bearing steels | Ron Peerlings | SKF |
| Predictive analysis of edge crack sensitivity | Marc Geers | Tata Steel |
| From structure to properties in green metastable stainless steels | Marc Geers | Philips, Alleima |
| Solute-dependent bcc crystal plasticity | Ron Peerlings | Tata Steel |
| Grain-boundary plasticity in hydrogen-resistant steels | Ron Peerlings | Tata Steel |
| Digital twin development for hydrogen-assisted crack propagation | Karo Sedighiani | APS, Tata Steel |
| Cryogenic interface heat transfer | Olaf van der Sluis | Thermo Fisher Scientific, ASML, AAE, MI-Partners |
| Experimental microstructural analysis of rolling contact fatigue | Johan Hoefnagels | SKF |
| Effect of surface changes due to tramp elements | Johan Hoefnagels | Tata Steel |
| In-situ micromechanical investigation of hydrogen-induced plasticity | Johan Hoefnagels | Tata Steel |
| Micromechanical experimental analysis of silicon wafer handling | Johan Hoefnagels | VDL |
Research Area
- Mechanics of Materials
- Sustainable Materials
- Experimental Analysis
- Computational Modelling
Location
Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar.
- Strong background in mechanics of materials, continuum mechanics, or experimental mechanics.
- Proven excellence track record and curiosity-driven research capabilities.
- Fluent in English (at least C1 level).
Job Description
As a PhD candidate, you will be involved in cutting-edge research addressing complex materials challenges across various projects. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and industrial partners to advance both theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable materials.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter detailing motivation and qualifications
- Curriculum vitae, including academic history and publications
- Evidence of academic excellence (Official Grade Lists)
- List of relevant experience in mechanics and computational methods
- Indicate interest in specific PhD positions
Applications must be submitted online.
Last Date for Apply
April 30, 2026 (or until all positions are filled)
