PhD Position in AI for Materials Modeling

The , established in February 2026 and led by Prof. Malik Wagih in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich, invites applications for a PhD position at the intersection of artificial intelligence, atomistic simulation, and materials science, starting in September 2026 or by mutual agreement.

Our group develops computational methods to accelerate the discovery and design of structural alloys through defect engineering, with a particular focus on materials for extreme environments, including fusion energy and space applications. Our research combines theory, physics-based simulation, and machine learning. 

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