The selected candidate will join the Theoretical & Applied Geomechanics research group at the University of British Columbia, working under the supervision of Prof. Mahdi Taiebat. The position involves a one-year appointment, with the possibility of a contract extension after this period. It is available from January 1st, 2023 or upon agreement. The selected candidate is expected to implement advanced constitutive laws, conduct numerical analyses with MPM/PFEM computational techniques, and apply ML techniques for inverse analysis.

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Applications are invited for 11 PhD positions to be funded by the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network SMILE (MultidiSciplinary and MultIscale approach for coupLed processes induced by geo-Energies, Grant Agreement No. 101073281). SMILE is a consortium of high-profile universities, research institutions and companies located in Spain, France, Norway, Italy, Czech Republic, UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany.

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Several postdoctoral positions are now available at Shandong University, China. Two differents subjects are proposed: “Green technologies for soil reinforcement” and “Geohazards detection based on AI/UAVs”.

More information in the following flyers:
– Green technologies for soil reinforcement
– Geohazards detection based on AI/UAVs

The University of Southampton is offering a PhD Studentship on “Efficient ‘Whole-life’ anchoring systems for offshore floating renewables”.

This PhD offers you the opportunity to tackle the urgent real-world challenge of developing efficient deep water anchoring systems for offshore floating renewable energy infrastructure. You will also have the opportunity to work as part of a vibrant research group focussed on a range of offshore engineering challenges and engage with a range of industry partners.

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The Northwestern University is opening two new projects. Each project, one on slope stability and related landslide hazards and the other on carbon mineralization finalized to CO2 sequestration, involves one Ph.D. and one postdoctoral opening. 

More information on each project in the following flyers:
– Chemo-mechanics of damaged rocks undergoing carbon mineralization
– Assessment of slope stability conditions via satellite remote sensing

The Structures and Materials Research (S&M) Lab at Prince Sultan University is seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher in the field of Software development, Machine Learning, and Data Science in a research area focused on computational and prediction models.

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POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to work on an interdisciplinary research project involving artificial intelligence, stochastic analysis, geomechanics, infrastructure asset management, and climate change.
In this research project, we aim to develop a stochastic framework to assess the resiliency of infrastructure subject to climate disasters and extreme events. The findings can be of great importance for stakeholders and insurance companies.
The project will be conducted jointly at the University of Waterloo (Prof. Dipanjan Basu) and Polytechnique Montréal (Prof. Pooneh Maghoul).

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proven experience in statistics, stochastic analysis, data analysis, machine learning,
resilience analysis, or related fields.
• Strong scientific programming skills with Python and/or R;
• Proven research-based publications in above-mentioned fields.
• Excellent technical writing for scientific publications.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and use initiative to achieve goals.
• A minimum G.P.A. of 3.6/4.0 or equivalent in your last 60 credit hours of study is required.
• A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send their applications to Prof. Pooneh Maghoul (pooneh.maghoul@polymtl.ca) and Prof. Dipanjan Basu (dipanjan.basu@uwaterloo.ca) and using the subject line “PhD Application – Stochastic Evaluation of Infrastructure Resilience”.
A complete application should include:
• A cover letter including a brief description of research interests relative to the above topics and a motivation of why the applicant’s expertise and background is appropriate for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a complete list of scientific publications.
• Copies of transcripts (BSc & MSc).
• Contact information for two references.

EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Our institutes are strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program, our institutes invite women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnical minorities, as well as persons with disabilities to send their application. We will confidentially adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it. We also welcome applications from candidates of all orientations and sexual identities.

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We are looking for a person to work on technical development for a research project in the area of prediction of material developments from production and environmental data. The research project, which preML is conducting together with the Institute of Concrete Structures and Building Materials Materials Testing and Research Institute (MPA Karlsruhe) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has a duration of two years, but the contract is offered for an unlimited period. Further we offer the possibility you are using this project to start your PhD in this area.

More information in the flyer.