PhD Position in Interpretable AI for Coupled Multiphysics of Geomaterials — EPFL

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Mission

• The Data-Driven Mechanics Laboratory invites applications for a fully funded PhD position at
• the intersection of computational mechanics, multiphysics of geomaterials, and interpretable
• machine learning. The project focuses on the discovery of governing equations and constitutive
• relations for key multiphysics phenomena on the basis of rich micromechanical and
• experimental data. It pushes the boundaries of modeling and understanding crucial processes
• in geomaterials across scales, with application to geophysics, energy and sustainability.

Main roles and responsibilities

• The successful candidate will contribute to a next-generation data-driven framework for
• scientific discovery in geomaterials. Research will involve the development of techniques
• spanning mechanics and AI, including physics-based modeling across scales
• (discrete/mesoscale/continuum), thermodynamics-informed machine learning and
• neurosymbolic AI. They will also have the opportunity to lead international collaborations with
• experimental research groups.

Requirements

• ● Master’s degree in Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geophysics,
• Applied Mathematics, Computational Science or related areas.
• ● Strong computational/programming skills (Python/C/C++) including computational
• mechanics, and scientific machine learning.
• ● Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

We offer

• ● World-class multi-cultural environment on the shores of beautiful Lake Leman.
• ● Innovative interdisciplinary research at the Data-Driven Mechanics Lab.
• ● Exceptional research infrastructure and access to world-class computational resources.
• ● Competitive salary and employment conditions.

Informations

• Please email a single PDF consisting of i) a Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages) with contact details
• of at least 2 referees, ii) Detailed transcripts, and iii) a Motivation letter (max. 1 page), to
• [email protected], indicating in the subject “PhD Application LMD – Last Name”
• until July 15th 2026. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis in the order that they are
• received. For inquiries please contact Prof. Kostas Karapiperis at the same email.

Contract Start Date: Fall/Winter 2026

Activity Rate : 100.00

Contract Type: One-year renewable contract

Duration: 4 years

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