The Geotechnics Research Group at the University of Dundee is currently looking for 4 PhD opportunities working on the following topics:

Innovative use of Thermal Piles as heat storage to enhance Embankment Performance
Further details please find: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=51187&LID=2507,​ or see attached file 1.

ISGCUBIP: Investigation of the critical SG for cables and umbilicals during various backfilling and installation processes
Further details please find: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=54892&LID=2507
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2014

The use of stone columns as mitigation of earthquake-induced soil liquefaction
Further details please find: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=46222&LID=2507

Enhanced mechanical strength of vegetated soil through transpiration
Further details please find: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=55139&LID=2507, or see attached file 2.
Deadline for applications: 25 July 2014