PhD in Nonlinear Vibrational Metamaterials (Fully Funded)

Empa; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD position

ETH Zürich PhD enrollment

International collaboration

Doctoral training

Job summary

Empa in Dübendorf invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position in the Laboratory for Acoustics/Noise Control. You will join an international team working on nonlinear vibrational metamaterials, combining modelling, simulation, prototype development and experimental testing.

The candidate will be enrolled at ETH Zürich and co-supervised; starting February 2027 or mutual agreement; active collaboration with Le Mans; opportunities for doctoral training and international

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, physics or mathematics, with strong academic performance.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Experience with nonlinear dynamics, numerical modelling or acoustic experiments.
• Structured, scientifically sound research approach with good reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical and numerical models for nonlinear resonators in metamaterials.
• Design, simulate, and validate resonator concepts and multi-degree-of-freedom dynamics.
• Manufacture prototypes and perform vibration tests, laser vibrometry, and modal analysis.
• Investigate nonlinear phenomena and build reduced-order design tools.
• Disseminate results through publications and international collaborations.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Structured research

Numerical modelling

Nonlinear dynamics

Education

Master's degree in engineering, physics or mathematics

Job description

Empa in Dübendorf invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position in the Laboratory for Acoustics/Noise Control. You will join an international team working on nonlinear vibrational metamaterials, combining modelling, simulation, prototype development and experimental testing.

The candidate will be enrolled at ETH Zürich and co-supervised; starting February 2027 or mutual agreement; active collaboration with Le Mans; opportunities for doctoral training and international