University College Dublin invites applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, starting January 2026. The project will investigate the behaviour and design of rock-socketed anchors for floating offshore renewables, combining laboratory experiments with advanced numerical modelling to improve prediction of long-term performance under cyclic and multi-directional loading. The outcomes will support the cost-effective deployment of floating wind and wave energy on Ireland’s Atlantic coast and beyond.

How to apply: Email a single PDF containing CV, academic transcripts & contact details for two referees to budi.zhao@ucd.ie

Application deadline: 15 October 2025

Informal enquiries welcome at the same address

For further information, see the attached [PDF].

The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Associate Professor Pierre Rognon’s research team, focusing on the mechanics of granular materials.

The research project aims at reducing energy use while excavating granular materials. It will involve laboratory experiments with a programable robotic arm, X-ray imaging and/or simulations to find out the trajectories of the ground engaging tool that minimise energy dissipation.

To find out the details of the position, contact and how to apply here:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/399043/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-mechanics-of-granular-materials/

Join our Geo2AQUA research group in the MUSSED project to study sediment production and erosion in the Pyrenees. Research topics include soil production and erosion in humid badlands and sediment, production and fluxes driven by torrential flows and shallow landslides.

Why join us?
✅ Be part of a well-established, international research group
✅ Work with long-term field datasets in natural laboratory sites
✅ 4-year full-time contracts
✅ Barcelona as your research base 🌍

📅 Deadline: October 5, 2025
🔗 More info regarding the application here: https://engeomodels.upc.edu/en/news/news-sample

We welcome applications from motivated candidates with backgrounds in civil/environmental/geological engineering or applied geomorphology, and with a strong interest in fieldwork, modelling, and collaborative science.

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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].

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].