PhD Position in Interpretable AI for Coupled Multiphysics of Geomaterials — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 40 days ago
Full description
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
Reference: 2267
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