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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
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.-
Plansee SE