PhD positions at Wuhan University, China

This is a full-time, on-site Doctoral Student position located in Wuhan, China, at Wuhan University. The Doctoral Student will be responsible for conducting research, attending seminars and conferences, collaborating with faculty members, writing high-quality research papers, and completing their dissertation. There are two vacancies. The research will be related to (1) AI-assisted non-destructive testing in rock masses and soils, and (2) application of the high-power microwave technique in the fracturing of rocks and strengthening of soils.

Vacancies: Two international students with full scholarships from the government. Outstanding students may also be eligible for an additional allowance to support their living and studies.

For further information, see the attached [PDF].

Post-Doc in “Scientific Machine Learning and Mechanics for scale-bridging in granular materials”

The appointment is part of the Chair AIM: Artificial Intelligence and Mechanics for scale bridging in complex materials (https://project.inria.fr/aimechanics/). The research will be conducted at Université Grenoble Alpes | Inria (https://www.inria.fr).
We are looking for an excellent candidate in applied mathematics, scientific computing, and computational mechanics to carry fundamental developments in data-driven and machine learning for the discovery of robust and accurate models of granular media. The position provides the opportunity to work on a challenging research topic at the crossroad of AI, physics, and mechanics.

For further information, see the attached [PDF].

Getting to Centre Paul Langevin: Shuttle Times & Bus Departure

Based on the registration list, transport has been arranged between Modane and Centre Paul Langevin (Aussois):

Sunday, 28 September – Arrival (departure point Train Station)

  • 17:00 → 3 shuttle taxis (8 seats each)
  • 20:10 → 1 bus

Saturday, 4 October – Departure (departure point Centre Paul Langevin)

  • 13:00 → 1 bus

Please be at the departure point on time. Seating is assigned according to the registration list.

We look forward to seeing you soon, ALERT Geomaterials

Postdoc on Multidirectional Loading in Anchors for Floating Offshore

TU Delft is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Multidirectional Loading in Anchors for Floating Offshore Structures. This position focuses on understanding anchor behavior under complex loading conditions through advanced experimental and numerical methods, contributing to the development of reliable anchoring systems for floating offshore wind as part of the Tailwind project. We are looking for candidates with a PhD in geotechnical engineering and proven experience in numerical modeling of offshore foundation systems. Knowledge and experience of physical testing would be an advantage.

Apply here: https://careers.tudelft.nl/job/Delft-Postdoc-Multidirectional-Loading-in-Anchors-for-Floating-Offshore-2628-CD/828986002/

Submission is possible until: 28 Sep 2025

International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Soft Soil Engineering – Soft Soils 2026

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Soft Soil Engineering – Soft Soils 2026. The conference will be hosted at TU Delft from 24-26 August 2026 and is supported by the TC 214 Soft Soils of the ISSMGE and the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers (KIVI).

You can find additional information on the website https://softsoils2026.dryfta.com and on the LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/soft-soils-2026.

The call for abstracts is open! We invite you to submit an abstract for the conference and forward the announcement to anyone potentially interested. On the conference website, you can find the “Call for Abstracts” page with all the instructions and access to the submission page. The submission deadline is 30 September 2025!

We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Kind regards,

Stefano Muraro, Cristina Jommi, Yoichi Watabe, Minna Karstunen,Suched Likitlersuang

For further information, see the attached [PDF].

PhD Position on Geothermal Integration in District Heating at ULB, BrusselsPhD Position in Geothermal

We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Belgium) for a research project on the integration of geothermal borefields into district heating and cooling networks. The work will combine the analysis and interpretation of extensive monitoring data collected from a geothermal borefield in Brussels, modelling activities of subsurface heat transfers between borehole heat exchangers, and the development of strategies for the optimal integration of such systems into urban energy networks.

For further information, see the attached [PDF].

Reminder: Registration for the ALERT Workshop and School 2025 is OPEN!

Dear ALERT Community,

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 ALERT Geomaterials Workshop and Doctoral School! Registration deadline extended to September 12th, 2025.

You can find the preliminary programme for both the Workshop and the Doctoral School [here].

In line with last year’s edition, we are once again offering a remote participation option for the Doctoral School, priced the same as on-site attendance. Please note that this option allows passive attendance only—participants will be able to watch the presentations but will not be able to ask questions.

As decided by the ALERT Bureau, the following participants are eligible for one free night of accommodation (in a double room):

  • PhD students attending the Doctoral School from ALERT member institutions
  • Retired researchers attending the Workshop from ALERT member institutions

Please carefully read the instructions in the registration form. Once you fill in the form and click the “Register” button, a pop-up will prompt you to save your invoice as a PDF—please make sure to save it for your records. You will also receive a confirmation email with your registration details. If you are affiliated with an ALERT member institution, your institutional representative will receive a copy of your registration as well.

👉Click here to register for the ALERT Workshop and Doctoral School 2025

Please note that accommodation at the CNRS Centre Paul Langevin in Aussois will be allocated in the order of registration. As the number of rooms is limited, we encourage you to register early.

For travel details, please refer to the instructions on how to get to Aussois.

If you need to modify or cancel your registration, please contact ioannis.stefanou@ensta.fr and Mathilde.Flechon@caes.cnrs.fr with your invoice number at least one week before the event.

Please note that participants who fail to attend without cancellation will be invoiced for the cost of the reserved room and meals.

We look forward to welcoming you in Aussois!

PhD on concrete structures at Belgian Nuclear Research Centre/Univeristy of Gent

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to conduct research on the topic: “Behaviour of Concrete Structures as Lining for a Geological Disposal Facility of Radioactive Waste.”

This project combines fundamental studies on the theoretical and numerical time-dependent behaviour of concrete, including multiphysics analysis, with limited laboratory experiments. The ultimate objective is to assess the performance of a real structure.

The PhD is jointly funded by SCK CEN (Belgian Nuclear Research Centre) and ONDRAF/NIRAS (Belgian National Agency for Radioactive Waste and Enriched Fissile Material), in collaboration with the Department of Structural Engineering and Building Materials (Magnel-Vandepitte Laboratory), Ghent University.

Further information can be found at:
https://www.sckcen.be/en/thesis-and-internship-topics/behaviour-concrete-structures-lining-geological-disposal-facility-radioactive-waste-5270-0