PhD Student – scientific scholarship

Military University of Technology - Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna; Polska; Sur place; PLN 67 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Scholarship PLN 6,073.75

Duration up to 32 months

Résumé du poste

Military University of Technology - Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna is seeking a PhD student for a project on biodegradable zinc and zinc-based alloys for smart orthopedic implants. The work combines alloy casting with thermomechanical processing and numerical modelling to study process–structure–property relationships.

The project is funded by FIRST TEAM / FENG and by the Foundation for Polish Science, with a scholarship of PLN 6,073.75 per month for up to 32 months.

Qualifications

• This candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field and strong English.
• Experience with numerical modelling and simulation tools is required.
• Hands-on experience with metallic materials processing is advantageous.
• Experience with materials characterization methods is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Cast and prepare biodegradable Zn and Zn-based alloys; optimize composition and processing.
• Apply thermomechanical processing: FSP, ECAP and hot extrusion with parameter optimization.
• Characterize microstructure, phases, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior.
• Develop numerical models to support process optimization and interpretation.
• Analyze data and assist in publications.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Numerical modelling

Experimental research

Formation

Master’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Biomedical or related field

Outils

MATLAB

COMSOL

ANYSYS

Thermo-Calc

Description du poste

Military University of Technology - Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna

Organisation/Company Military University of Technology - Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna Department Institute of Optoelectronics Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Biomedical engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information PhD Student – scientific scholarship Offer Starting Date 20 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 128/PS/WAT/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

This position focuses on the development and processing of biodegradable zinc and zinc-based alloys for smart orthopedic implants. The research will combine alloy casting with thermomechanical and intensive plastic deformation processes, including friction stir processing (FSP), equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP), and hot extrusion, supported by numerical modeling and simulations. The work will focus on process–structure–property relationships, covering microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion testing.

The project is funded by the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) under the FIRST TEAM programme, co-financed by the European Union from the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021–2027 (FENG).

IBIS-FC | FIRST TEAM / FENG | FENG.02.02-IP.05-0145/25IBIS-FC: Future Implants – Smart, Biodegradable, and Effective Fracture TreatmentMain activities

• Casting and preparation of biodegradable zinc and zinc-based alloys, including optimization of alloy composition, melting, casting and thermal-processing conditions.
• Thermomechanical and severe-plastic-deformation processing of Zn alloys using friction stir processing (FSP), equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) and hot extrusion, with optimization of relevant process parameters.
• Microstructural, phase and mechanical characterization of processed materials, together with corrosion assessment.
• Numerical modelling and simulation of casting, deformation and thermomechanical processing to support process optimization, interpretation of experimental results and process–structure–property analysis.
• Scientific data analysis, documentation and preparation of publications.

Scholarship conditions

• Scientific scholarship: PLN 6,073.75 per month.
• Duration: up to 32 months.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Very good command of English and strong motivation for experimental research.
• Practical experience in numerical modelling and simulation of materials, solidification or thermomechanical processing using MATLAB, COMSOL, ANSYS, Thermo-Calc, or equivalent computational tools is required.
• Hands-on experience in metallic materials processing is strongly preferred; experience with casting, friction stir processing (FSP), equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP), hot extrusion, heat treatment or related thermomechanical processing routes will be an advantage.
• Experience with materials characterization such as optical/SEM-EDS microscopy, XRD, density analysis, mechanical testing, and corrosion/electrochemical or degradation testing will be an advantage.
• The applicant must not receive another scholarship funded by the Foundation for Polish Science.

Specific Requirements

2. A resume with a photo and a consent form for the processing of personal data (scanned copies of the signed documents).

Document templates are available at bip.wat.edu.pl/ogloszenia/praca/wzory-dokumentow-dla-kandydatow.

3. A copy of your master’s degree diploma.

4. A d ocument confirming enrollment in a Doctoral School in Poland.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Scholarship conditions

• Scientific scholarship: PLN 6,073.75 per month.
• Duration: up to 32 months.

Eligibility criteria

2. A resume with a photo and a consent form for the processing of personal data (scanned copies of the signed documents).

Document templates are available at bip.wat.edu.pl/ogloszenia/praca/wzory-dokumentow-dla-kandydatow.

3. A copy of your master’s degree diploma.

4. A d ocument confirming enrollment in a Doctoral School in Poland.

Selection process

Selection procedure and results

• Applications will be evaluated by a Recruitment Committee appointed for the IBIS-FC project in accordance with the rules applicable to the FIRST TEAM programme.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview (e.g. via Microsoft Teams).
• The competition results will be announced no later than 16 November 2026.
• The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the regulations applicable to project fellows under the FIRST TEAM programme (FENG 2021–2027) of the Foundation for Polish Science.

Additional comments

Files sent via email that contain personal data must be password-protected. After submitting the documents, please send the password to the provided contact number.

Selected candidates will be notified by phone regarding the dates of interviews. The Institute of Optoelectronics at the Military University of Technology reserves the right to contact only selected candidates and to notify only the selected candidate of the decision regarding the filling of the position.

Please note that the data controller is the Military University of Technology, located in Warsaw at 2 Gen. Sylwester Kaliski St.

Upon completion of the recruitment process, applications that do not meet the formal requirements and all other applications, with the exception of the selected candidate’s application, will be destroyed one month after the conclusion of the recruitment process.