Advanced Topology Optimization for Additive Manufacturing with Continuous Fiber (AVANTOP)

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU); España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in Engineering, Civil engineering. The PhD candidate will work on topology optimization for continuous fiber-reinforced composites manufactured via 3D printing, integrating quantum algorithm approaches and leveraging access to IBM Quantum hardware in San Sebastián.

The Mechanical Analysis and Design Group at EHU coordinates the project, offering strong national and

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following master's degrees.

Responsibilities

• Develop topology optimization for continuously fiber-reinforced composites produced via 3D printing.
• Analyze viability and potential advantages of quantum algorithms for the optimization problem.

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) Department Vice-Rectorate for Research Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research project proposed here aims to develop a topology optimization procedure for its application to the optimal design of continuous fiber-reinforced composites manufactured via 3D printing. This approach incorporates non-conventional orientations while accounting for the anisotropic nature of the material and the specific constraints of the manufacturing process within the problem formulation. The resolution of the topology optimization problem will initially be tackled using classical algorithms, but its implementation through quantum algorithms will also be analyzed, alongside the viability and potential advantages of their application, leveraging recent advances in this technology and the opportunities offered by the emerging Basque quantum ecosystem. The PhD candidate will have access to the necessary infrastructure to complete their doctoral thesis, as well as direct access to multiple quantum computing platforms and the possibility of executing the developed programs on real hardware, such as the IBM Quantum System Two in San Sebastián. The Mechanical Analysis and Design Group at EHU has a consolidated track record in this field, with ongoing national and international projects and an extensive scientific output published in prestigious journals.

Must hold one of the following master's degrees:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Additional Information

Additional comments

Please read carefully sections 4 and 7 of the call.