Through the doctoral school ED353 from Aix-Marseille University, the research unit RECOVER is offering a doctoral school from April 24 to April 30, 2026: “Hydro-mechanical behavior of geomaterials for civil engineering structures: Theoretical models, simulations, lab testing and risk analysis”
For more information on the content, registration and practical details, see the attached pdf.
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Context & Objectives
The ASNR conducts research on nuclear safety, including the behavior of reactor containment structures under severe accident conditions (high pressure and temperature). This PhD aims to develop and validate a thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) poro-mechanical model of concrete to assess its leak-tightness.
Research Work
Develop and adapt a poro-mechanical model based on existing approaches
Perform probabilistic sensitivity analyses (e.g., Sobol, HSIC)
Calibrate using experimental data from I2M and validate with neutron tomography at Institut Laue Langevin
Implement in Cast3M and assess performance at structural scale
Profile
MSc/Engineering degree in civil engineering, materials, or mechanics; strong numerical skills; interest in experiments and probabilistic methods.
More information Here (in French) https://asnr-career.talent-soft.com/offre-de-emploi/emploi–comportement-thm-du-beton-en-accident-grave-selon-une-approche-poro-mecanique-th-exp26-3-h-f_1494.aspx
Dear all,
On behalf of the organizers of the 2026 ALERT OZ doctoral school, we are excited to confirm that the school will take place between May 11-14 in Thessaloniki. Based on the interest we have received and the external funding support we have managed to secure, we are expecting at this stage to be able to host up to 80 participants without any registration fees.
Please see the attached file for the current version of the program, and some useful details regarding the location of the room as well as the registration form. Please fill in the registration form listed at the bottom of the file if you haven’t already, and proceed in finalizing your travel arrangements.
The organization team is working on deals with local hotels that we can provide to anyone interested, so if this is the case please email us to receive more information.
On behalf of the organizing committee, we are looking forward to seeing you in Thessaloniki in May!
Best,
Manolis Veveakis
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We would like to draw your attention to our 5-day Summer School on Numerical Modelling in Geotechnics, taking place from 6 to 10 July 2026 in Innsbruck. The program combines concise lectures with hands-on insights and places strong emphasis on discussion, interaction, and exchange among participants and lecturers.
Lecturers: Barbara Schneider-Muntau, Franz Tschuchnigg, Gertraud Medicus
More Information and registration:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/weiterbildung/numerische-modellierung/
Looking forward to meeting you all in Innsbruck!
Barbara Schneider-Muntau
A PhD position sponsored by Rio Tinto is available in the Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials (SciGEM) at The University of Sydney on heterarchical stochastic modelling of granular media. The project will use coupled CFD with a stochastic model of granular flow that includes segregation and mixing. The model will be applied to understand the motion of fine particles in large storage systems with an industrial partner, Rio Tinto. This will also involve travel and time with this company. At SciGEM you will join an amazing team of researchers in the area of granular physics, geomechanics and mineral processing.
Funding is available for 3.5 years. Applicants should have a background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science or a related field. Applications close 1 May 2026.
Please contact Professor Itai Einav (itai.einav@sydney.edu.au) for more information or to apply with CV and cover letter.
At INSA Strasbourg / ICube-GC-E, we are looking for a motivated candidate for the PhD position titled “Multiscale Numerical Simulation of Tire–Pavement Contact for the Study of Degradation in Low-Carbon Road Infrastructures.”
This project develops a multiscale 3D modeling framework, combining DEM and FEM approaches, to simulate tire–pavement interactions and assess the durability of low-carbon asphalt materials with high RAP content. Calibrated with experimental data from the ANR Binary project, it aims to provide predictive models of wear and degradation for sustainable road design.
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in numerical mechanics or civil engineering and have expertise in DEM/FEM simulation, continuum mechanics, material behavior, and structural modeling. Basic Python skills are a plus.
Supervisor: Juan Carlos Quezada (Associate professor – HDR)
See the attached PDF for more information on how to apply.
For further information, see the attached [PDF].
We offer a PhD position at the 3SR laboratory in Grenoble as part of a collaborative ANR project involving three French institutions (UGA, Centrale Nantes, and École des Ponts) and three international partners (University of Liège, University of Strathclyde (Glasgow), and the University of Queensland in Australia).
The PhD proposal focuses on the modelling of hydro-chemical degradation processes in cap rocks and their impact on the long-term stability of CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers. The main objective of the project is to quantify the risk of CO2 leakage induced by the dissolution of calcite present in the rock, using two-scale finite element modelling.
this project will be carried out in close collaboration with another PhD project (also at 3SR and already filled) that addresses the same issue from an experimental perspective.
For further information, please refer to the attached description and feel free to contact us.
Kind regards,
Quentin Rousseau & Pierre Bésuelle
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We are pleased to share the Call for Contributions for the 7th World Landslide Forum (WLF-7), to be held in November 2026 in Faridabad, India.
The World Landslide Forum is the flagship triennial event of the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL), organised with UNESCO and international partners, bringing together experts to advance landslide risk reduction.
We are honoured to convene Session 5.8 – Landslides in Partially Saturated Slopes under Theme 5, together with Josip Peranić, Zeljko Arbanas, Sabatino Cuomo, and Beena Ajmera.
We invite contributions on landslides, slope stability, and related topics from both researchers and practitioners.
🔗 More information and submissions: https://wlf7.org/
For further information, see the attached [PDF].
At Université Gustave Eiffel (Champs-sur-Marne, Paris region, France), we have an open call for a PhD position titled “Pore Network Modeling of Multiphase Flow in CO₂–Water–Rock Systems under Variable Thermodynamic and Flow Regimes.”
CO₂ injection in aquifers poses scientific challenges related to multiphase flow behavior, which depends on thermodynamic conditions and flow regimes. This PhD project aims to develop predictive pore network models integrated with thermodynamics and upscaling methods toward reservoir-scale applications.
We seek candidates with a strong background in reservoir engineering, geosciences, geotechnical engineering, or related fields. Experience in numerical modeling of flow in porous media and programming skills is highly desirable.
Supervisors: Ana Loyola, Philipp Braun, and Amade Pouya.
Interested candidates should contact the supervisors by April 18. See the attached pdf for more information on how to apply.
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Impact of pore pressure variations induced by pressurised TBM on neighbouring constructions: field data analysis and numerical modelling with artificial intelligence tools.
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