Doctoral Research Vacancies
Doctoral Research Vacancies
General eligibility criteria for all candidates (as per MSCA DN regulations):
Is not already in possession of a doctoral degree.
Must not have resided, worked, or studied in the country of the recruiting Beneficiary institute for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the date of recruitment.
Specific Beneficiary criteria apply to each Doctoral Candidate (DC) vacancy. These are listed in the respective application portals.
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
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Robust and automated approach for defect Identification, Classification, and Quantification using High-Resolution Non-Destructive Inspection techniques
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Robust industrial defect Identification, Classification, and Quantification using Low-Resolution Non-Destructive Inspection techniques for automated digital shadowing
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Correlating mechanical performance degradation with micro-scale variabilities & defects
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Evaluating the effects and interactions of meso-/macro-scale defects on the Quasi-Static mechanical performance of composites
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Assessing the Strain Rate-dependency of the effects of meso-/macro-defects on composites
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Analysing effects & interactions of meso-/macro-scale defects on composite fatigue life
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Characterisation and modelling of defect-damage interaction effects on residual strength & fatigue life of Low Velocity Impact-damaged composites
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Micro-mechanical computational framework to assess the effects of inherent material variability and defects on homogenised lamina properties
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Development of a geometrically representative computational framework for assessing effects of defects in complex reinforcement architectures
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Fast defect digitalisation, Virtual Allowables & Knock-Down Factors for lab-scale coupons
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Efficient meso-to-macro-scale modelling framework for Effects of Defects analysis using an adaptive shell element approach
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Fast structural integrity analysis of ultrasonically-welded thermoplastic CFRP joints
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Redefining composite Defect Acceptance Criteria through an industrial global-local modelling approach
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Assessing porosity effects on the Quasi-Static strength & fatigue-life of aerospace structures
Prof. Albertino Arteiro
Prof. Carolina Furtado
Prof. Pedro Camanho
Prof. Francisco Pires
Dr. Vanessa García Martínez
Dr. María Rodríguez Gude
Mr. Rafael Contento
Dr. Laura Carreras
Dr. Emilio González
Dr. Pere Maimí
Dr. Jordi Renart
Dr. Albert Turon
Dr. Georg Ganzenmüller
Prof. Stefan Hiermaier
Prof. Andrea Tridello
Prof. Davide Paolino
Dr. Carlo
Boursier Niutta
Prof. Giuseppe Catalanotti
Prof. Davide Tumino
Prof. Tommaso Scalici
Prof. Martin Fagerström
Prof. Fredrik Larsson
Dr. Massimiliano Russello
Dr. Elena Rodríguez-Senín