On 25 and 26 June 2026, we will offer a 2-day online short course on modeling and simulation of Salt Caverns using our FEM/FEniCS-based open-source simulator SafeInCave. More information (with registration link) can be found at https://interpore.org/product/81 address.
Chalmers seeks curious, creative and highly promising individuals to join us as tenure-track Assistant Professors. Materials science plays a key role in addressing many of today’s societal challenges, from sustainable energy systems and healthcare solutions to circular use of resources and advanced manufacturing. By understanding and designing materials with tailored properties, researchers enable technological innovations that support a sustainable future.
Chalmers will recruit one Assistant Professor in Materials Science. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to research and education in advanced materials and to strengthen our interdisciplinary research environment, addressing key challenges related to sustainable energy systems, health applications and the green transition.
For details, see https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/ under BUL7.
We have multiple postdoctoral and PhD positions at Carleton University in geomechanics of frozen soils and permafrost modelling.
These positions are part of a collaborative research program with Dr Stephan Gruber, with topics including:
– Constitutive modelling of frozen soils and permafrost
– THM computational modelling of permafrost
– THM response of infrastructure in permafrost environments
The positions are based in Ottawa, available immediately, and will remain open until filled. PhD positions are fully funded for 4 years.
Important: For postdoctoral positions, the successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada.
Please see the attached PDF for details on how to apply.
For further information, see the attached [PDF].
The Bureau of ALERT Geomaterials has extended the deadline for applications to the Ioannis Vardoulakis PhD Prize 2026. Since 2016, the prize has been awarded in memory of Prof. Ioannis Vardoulakis, recognizing outstanding contributions to research and teaching in Geomechanics.
The prize is open to PhD students who successfully defended their thesis in 2025 and had at least one official supervisor from an institution belonging to ALERT.
📅 New deadline: 30 April 2026
Details regarding eligibility, required documents, and the application procedure can be found on the ALERT website:
🔗 https://alertgeomaterials.eu/alert-phd-prize/
We encourage all eligible candidates to apply!
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.
For further information, see the attached [PDF].
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
For further information, see the attached [PDF].
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].