PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield

About the position

PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield

Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Job Status: Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Are you inspired to push the limits of materials for safer and lighter protection systems?

Join us to develop innovative ceramic-based systems that redefine lightweight protection performance.

We are offering 3 PhD positions within the Cera‑Shield project, an ambitious, interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and government partners.

The project aims to develop the next generation of lightweight, high-performance ceramic-based protection systems, addressing urgent safety challenges.

Ceramic-based layered systems provide unmatched protection-to-weight ratios, but current solutions still suffer from limited performance.

Cera‑Shield tackles this challenge by combining new microstructured ceramics, advanced modeling, and innovative manufacturing routes into a fully integrated design strategy.

Three PhD candidates will each work on a core work package:

PhD 1: Development of advanced ceramic microstructures – mostly experimental

As a PhD researcher, you will:

Conduct cutting-edge research combining experiments, simulations, and/or manufacturing,

Each position offers a distinct but interconnected focus, spanning materials design, multi-scale modeling, and system integration.

Beyond security applications, the developed materials and methods have strong potential in areas such as aerospace, energy, and infrastructure protection.

By joining Cera‑Shield, you will become part of a dynamic, international ecosystem, gaining expertise at the interface of materials science, mechanics, and advanced manufacturing, and helping shape the future of high-performance materials in Europe.

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Specific Requirements

You hold (or are close to completing) a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, and hold excellent academic track record and analytical skills.

Experience with numerical modeling, materials processing and/or characterization are a plus.

You are motivated to develop your teaching and student supervision skills, and you are fluent in spoken and written English.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network.

You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher.

Build on your career at TU/e!

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button.

What you’ll bring

• You hold (or are close to completing) a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, and hold excellent academic track record and analytical skills.
• Experience with numerical modeling, materials processing and/or characterization are a plus.
• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Full transcript of grades from both BSc and MSc Programs.

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

Eindhoven University of Technology

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research group

Not stated

Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands, NL

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051 gross per month).
In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) for international candidates.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-453637

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering

Research area

Ceramics

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

31 Oct 2026 · 22:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-31T22:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)
Where to apply
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:
Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three reference contacts. Kindly note that we may reach out to the reference contacts at any stage of the recruitment process: We recommend notifying them upon submitting your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Services, hrservices.me@tue.nl.
Apply now

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Original sources

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