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埃因霍温理工大学

PhD on Philosophy of Science

TU/e| Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences department

Salary: € 2,901 to € 3,707

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 18, 2025

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

The Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) department combines disciplinary knowledge from the humanities, social sciences and technical sciences to solve the complex problems of industries and society. We collaboratively focus on and create responsible and effective innovations for the research themes: Humans and Technology, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Circularity, and Value of Data-Driven Intelligence.

Introduction

The Philosophy & Ethics Group at TU/e connects philosophy with real-world technological and scientific challenges. The team works closely with researchers across many fields, including Human-Technology Interaction, AI, and more. The group’s strengths include Ethics of Technology, Philosophy of Science and Technology, and Epistemology. The group focuses on collaborative, interdisciplinary, and socially meaningful research.

For more information: https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/innovation-sciences/philosophy-ethics

Job Description

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in Philosophy of Science at Eindhoven University of Technology. The candidate will study the growing field of Metascience—the science of how science works—and how AI can facilitate or hinder research practices. More specifically, the candidate will work in the intersection of General Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of AI, and Virtue Epistemology. The project is part of a broader research initiative exploring the ways in which AI should be used in science.

The PhD candidate will explore how new technologies are shaping scientific knowledge acquisition, particularly in areas like the academic review process and scientific discovery. The focus will be on ways in which intellectual virtues, such as intellectual justice, curiosity, and trustworthiness, impact these processes.

The candidate will work closely with the supervisors. Experience with empirical methods (such as experiments or surveys) is as an asset, though not a requirement.

Starting Date

September 2025 or shortly after

Supervisors

Dr. Vlasta Sikimić (Daily Supervisor, Philosophy & Ethics Group, TU/e)

Prof. Dr. Wybo Houkes (Promotor, Philosophy & Ethics Group, TU/e)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct doctoral research under the supervision of Dr. Sikimić and Prof. Dr. Houkes and maintain a regular collaboration with them throughout the project.
• Work on questions related to AI, epistemology, and scientific practice.
• Contribute to teaching activities.
• Help organize academic workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Job Requirements
• A Master’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related field (e.g., Psychology) before the starting date.
• Competence in Philosophy.
• A strong interest in General Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of AI, Virtue Epistemology, and Metascience.
• A collaborative attitude.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Timeline

Application deadline: May 18, 2025

Notification of first selection: by May 25, 2025

First round of interviews (online): week of June 2, 2025

Second round of interviews (in person): week of June 23, 2025

Conditions of Employment

• 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:
• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• 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. € 2,901 max. € 3,707).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact Dr. Vlasta Sikimić (v.sikimic@tue.nl).

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Curriculum Vitae – Please include your education, research experience, and relevant organizational skills.
• Motivation Letter – Please explain your interest in the position and your fit for the project. The letter should show that you are familiar with the work of the supervisors and should include a short research idea (1–2 paragraphs).
• Writing Sample – A short academic text (max. 10 pages), such as part of your thesis or a paper.
• Academic Transcripts – Records of all university-level degrees and/or current studies.

根特大学

PhD Student - Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering

Ghent University | Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 8, 202

Last application date Jun 08, 2025 00:00

Department TW08 - Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering

Contract Limited duration

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD researcher in the field of mechanics of materials. You will work in the areas of computational mechanics, multi-physics modelling, and material failure, with the support of a fully funded project. You will work on a cutting-edge research project focusing on investigating the interplay between mechanical stress and environmental factors that accelerate material deterioration (e.g., hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion). The primary tasks include developing advanced multiphysics frameworks (finite element/phase-field methods) to simulate material degradation under coupled mechanical-electrochemical conditions. You will start working on in-house implemented coupled deformation-diffusion-degradation material models, and focus on further developments to resolve the local deformation heterogeneity under the influence of mechanical and electrochemical factors. You will investigate the effects of stress state, temperature, and hydrogen on the damage and fracture properties of metallic materials, considering the underlying failure mechanisms. Meanwhile, you will employ experimental approaches, including mechanical testing (in-situ damage/fracture mechanics tests, etc.) and characterization (scanning electron microscopy, X-ray tomography), to calibrate and validate the numerical simulations.

You will be responsible for

• conducting finite element simulations to gain insight into multiphysics material degradation phenomena
• performing relevant experiments and material characterizations
• presenting your research in high-quality journals and at conferences
• participating in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• cooperating with researchers active within the research group and outside

The research project is led by Prof. Fuhui Shen (https://research.ugent.be/web/person/fuhui-shen-0/en), who joined the Soete Laboratory of Ghent University in February 2025 as an Assistant Professor in the field of damage/fracture mechanics. Before, he was a postdoc researcher at the University of Oxford. In the past years our research group has accumulated critical expertise and laboratory infrastructure to support this PhD. This research will be in collaboration with senior researchers within the research group and with researchers from other departments and institutions.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on July 1, 2025 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
• You will work at the Soete Laboratory in the Tech Lane Ghent Science Park in Zwijnaarde (Gent).

Job profile

• We look for a highly motivated and talented individual with a strong background in computational solid mechanics, knowledge of damage/fracture mechanics, and experience in finite element modelling and mechanical testing. You are expected to be quick-witted, have an appetite for the theoretical and experimental, and be willing to apply and/or improve your programming skills.
• You have a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or materials engineering.
• You have a strong background in computational solid mechanics and finite element modelling, preferably with continuum damage mechanics and/or phase field modelling.
• You have proven experience in using ABAQUS and/or COMSOL, preferably with programming skills using Fortran/Python.
• You have a team player mindset, a strong personality, and work in a result-oriented manner.
• You are creative and willing to work in a multidisciplinary context.
• You are proficient in oral and written English and have strong communication skills.

How to apply

If you are passionate about conducting cutting-edge research in the field of computational mechanics/materials engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Send your CV, containing references/publications, a copy of your diploma (if already in your possession), and a motivation letter to fuhui.shen@ugent.be, including ‘MATDEG PHD’ in the email subject before 08/06/2025. If you pass the pre-selection, you will receive further instructions on the selection process and will be invited for an online job interview.

We do not accept late applications.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact FuhuiShen, fuhui.shen@ugent.be.