Department: R4. Solid and fluid simulation for Industrial Processes
Category: Students (R o I)
Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Contract: Temporary
Working day: Full time
Sector: Services
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Other
Work modality: On siteThe International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) is a R&D&I centre established in 1987, focused on research, technology transfer, and the dissemination of computational engineering and numerical methods in engineering.
CIMNE is a publicly owned institution, structured as a consortium between the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC), the Government of Catalonia, and UNESCO. Headquartered in Barcelona and part of the CERCA network of research centres in Catalonia, CIMNE has become a leading research institution in computational mechanics and engineering. Throughout its history, it has driven advances in civil, mechanical, environmental, biomedical, and interdisciplinary engineering, as well as computational physics.
The centre boasts a large international team of researchers and promotes academic exchange through a network of CIMNE Classrooms across Spain and Latin America. It has participated in thousands of research and technology projects in collaboration with companies, universities, and institutions worldwide.
Combining education and innovation, CIMNE offers master’s programmes, seminars, and doctoral training in partnership with academic institutions from around the globe. Its Publications Department disseminates research results through academic papers, while its active organisation of international conferences helps build bridges between academia and industry. As a pioneer in technology transfer, CIMNE has also launched several spin-off companies to commercialise its innovative developments.
Number of places: 1
Category: Predoctoral Researcher (Doctoral Candidate – MSCA DN)
Workplace: International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), Barcelona, Spain
Salary (annual gross): 38.000 – 40.000 € + family allowance (if applicable, in accordance with the MSCA-DN funding call)
Weekly working hours: 40 hours
Contract type: Predoctoral
Functions to be developed:
The selected candidate will carry out doctoral research within the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network ElectronsMatter (GA num. 101227691).
We seek a highly motivated PhD candidate to work on advanced computational mechanics with a strong focus on high-performance computing and GPU-accelerated numerical methods for large-scale thermo-mechanical simulations.
The candidate will work in close collaboration with international academic and industrial partners within the MSCA Doctoral Network framework, participating in joint training activities and research exchanges.
The candidate will contribute to the development of next-generation simulation tools integrating advanced numerical methods with GPU acceleration for real-time or near-real-time industrial applications.
Qualification system:
The requisites and merits will be evaluated with a maximum note of 100 points. Such maximal note will be obtained summing up the following points:
The deadline for registration to the offer ends on March 27, 2026 at 12 noon.
The preselected candidates may be requested to send the documentation required in the "Requirements" and "Merits" sections, duly scanned, and may be called to go through selection tests (which might be of eliminatory nature) and / or personal interviews.
However, priority will be given to applications from personnel affiliated with the CIMNE consortium entities, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), and the Government of Catalonia, provided they meet the requirements established in this call.
Commitment to inclusitvity:
At CIMNE, we champion workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive, leveraging diverse talents and backgrounds. We welcome all applicants regardless of color, religion, gender, origin, abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or any other characteristic. Join us in building a community that values, celebrates, and respects every individual.
Quota Reservation:
In line with our commitment to inclusion, we reserve a percentage of our workforce for people with disabilities. We especially encourage these individuals to apply.
HR Excellence in Research:
CIMNE supports the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission, which promote a transparent, attractive, and open research labor market. In recognition of its commitment to these values, CIMNE has obtained the HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy for Researchers) seal of excellence, awarded by the European Commission. This distinction certifies that the center applies human resources policies aligned with European quality standards.
CIMNE’s HRS4R strategy includes an action plan with concrete measures, both short- and long-term, to ensure a stimulating and high-quality work environment for all research staff. You can find more information here.
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