PhD positions
- COUPLED COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) AND GRANULAR FLOW – The University of Sydney
A funded PhD position is available in the Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials (SciGEM) at The University of Sydney on heterarchical stochastic modelling of granular media. Applications close 1 January 2023. Please contact Prof.r Itai Einav (itai.einav@sydney.edu.au) for more information or to apply with CV and cover letter.
- FROM GEO-RESOURCES TO ENERGY STORAGE: HOW DO UNDERGROUND LITHOLOGIES RESPOND TO THERMO-MECHANICAL COUPLING? – HWU
The scope of this PhD project is to use different scale observations to model and predict the stability of targeted lithologies in underground complex systems when those are subjected to cyclic TM stress changes over prolonged periods. More information on the project and how to apply in this flyer.
- MODELLING OF WAVE PROPAGATION IN SOILS DUE TO RAIL TRAFFIC – Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology is seeking candidates for a PhD position on the Numerical and Geophysical Modelling of Wave Propagation in Soils due to Rail Traffic. The candidate should have a strong background in numerical modelling and soil mechanics, and have a genuine interest and aptitude for the development, computer implementation and application of numerical and probabilistic-based algorithms. Deadline for applications: 14 January 2023. Further details can be found at this page.
- LOW CARBON CONSTRUCTION OF EARTHWORKS – Teesside University
Teesside University is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity in the field of geotechnics, with the topic “Low carbon construction of earthworks considering suction and three-dimension effects and reuse of waste materials”. The research work involves analytical, numerical and statistical modelling. Therefore, applicant is expected to have good mathematical and programming skills. Applicant is encouraged to contact Dr Huang with a CV, motivational letter and research plan (optional) before making the application. Application deadline is on 01/02/2023 5:00PM (UK time). For details on the position, please refer to this web-page.
Geomechanical modeling of inelastic deformation and failure in the subsurface – PhD and Postdoc positions at Northwestern University
ReStructure 2.0 “TOWARDS NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSES OF BIO-CEMENTED GEOSYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS IN LIQUEFACTION MITIGATION” – Katerina Ziotopoulou, 17 novembre 2022
Giovedì 17 novembre (ore 17:00) si svolgerà il prossimo evento organizzato nell’ambito del progetto ReStructure 2.0 (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Reintegration Panel). Lo speaker sarà la Professoressa Katerina Ziotopoulou (University of California at Davis), con la presentazione dal titolo “TOWARDS NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSES OF BIO-CEMENTED GEOSYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS IN LIQUEFACTION MITIGATION“. L’evento sarà in modalità webinar (qui il modulo di iscrizione). Maggiori informazioni in questo flyer e in questa pagina.
MODELING ALPINE MASS MOVEMENTS – PhD and PostDoc Positions at ETH Zurich
The Chair of Alpine Mass Movements at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) at ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos offer two PhD and one PostDoc positions in the field of modeling Alpine Mass Movements. The full description and application webpage is given in the links below:
PROFESSOR IN GEOTECHNICS – Position at the University of Glasgow
The James Watt School of Engineering (JWSE) at the University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a professor who will provide leadership in research and research-led education in Geotechnics. For more information visit these two pages (page1 , page2) or contact Prof. Andrew McBride (Andrew.McBride@glasgow.ac.uk).
SOIL-STEEL UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES – Prof. Damian Beben – Catania, 8 Novembre 2022
Giorno 8 novembre 2022 (ore 9:00 – 11:00), presso l’Aula Magna Oliveri della Cittadella Universitaria di Catania (via S. Sofia 64, Edificio 4), il Prof. Damian Beben (Opole University of Technology, Poland) terrà un seminario dal titolo “Soil-steel undeground structures”. Il seminario potrà essere seguito anche online tramite la piattaforma Teams di Microsoft utilizzando questo link. Maggiori informazioni e link con QRCode in questo flyer.
Liquefaction-induced downdrag in piles – Prof. Kyle M. Rollins, Torino 27 ottobre 2022
Giovedì 27 Ottobre alle ore 16:30 presso l’aula Albenga del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Edile e Geotecnica (DISEG) del Politecnico di Torino, il prof. Kyle M. Rollins, della Brigham Young University (USA), terrà un seminario dal titolo “LIQUEFACTION-INDUCED DOWNDRAG IN PILES”. Maggiori informazioni sono disponibili in questo flyer.
Postdoctoral position in ‘Theoretical and computational geomechanics with application to mineral carbon storage’ – University of Minnesota
A postdoctoral position in theoretical and computational geomechanics in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo- Engineering, University of Minnesota is available immediately. The postdoctoral fellow will be assisting with the development of models of propagating cracks driven by reactive fluids, considering dissolution and precipitation mechanisms, and will be conducting numerical simulations to assess the evolution of the transport properties of a fractured porous rock caused by injection of a reactive fluid. The initial appointment is for one year and is renewable for up to four years. Applicants should submit a statement of interest, career goals, 2-page CV, and the names and contact information of three references. Inquiries and applications should be sent by email to Emmanuel Detournay (detou001@umn.edu) and Joseph Labuz (jlabuz@umn.edu).
Post-doctoral position on Anchors Sharing in centrifuge at the Gustave Eiffel University, Nantes, France
France Energies Marines institute (and the Gustave Eiffel University) are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate for 18 months in “geotechnical engineering: physical and numerical modelling”. The physical modelling aspect consists in performing an experimental campaign in centrifuge on the anchors multidirectional loading. The second part is about the numerical modelling of the centrifuge tests. The application deadline is 31st October 2022. Applicants must be available to start around the very beginning of 2023. More details about the offer and the application procedure here.
UC Davis Geotechnical Engineering Faculty Position
The Geotechnical Engineering Group at the University of California at Davis is searching for a new faculty member in Geotechnical Engineering. Application review will begin on December 1, 2022. More details regarding this position can be found here.
