Applications are welcomed for a joint PhD position between GeoRessources laboratory (University of Lorraine), LFCR laboratory (University of Pau) and IRSN. The objective of this thesis is to propose mesoscopic models capable of taking into account Hydromechanical and Electrokinetic couplings when simulating flow and transport in large representative elemental volumes (REVs) typically out of reach of molecular methods.

The candidate must be a highly motivated and autonomous person with a recent university master’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanics, reservoir engineering, applied mathematics, civil engineering or other relevant field. He or she must demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics governing the behaviour of porous media. Experience in the development of numerical methods, in particular LBM methods would be an asset. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of

Dr Fabrice Golfier (GeoRessources) and Dr Amael Obliger (LFCR), as well as Dr Anne-Julie Tinet (GeoRessources) and Dr Magdalena Dymitrowska (IRSN).

Candidates are invited to submit their CV, master’s transcripts and cover letter here: https://bit.ly/2W2NFhI

More information in the attachment.

Subject: “Prediction ability of discrete modelling for the design of complex geotechnical structures”

Project description and information about application are given in the attached file.

Application deadline: 25th May

Subject: “A micro-mechanical approach to cemented granular materials”

You will find the project description and more information on the recruitment process in this attached file.

Supervision team
• Alessandro Tengattini (alessandro.tengattini@3sr-grenoble.fr)
• Cino Viggiani (cino.viggiani@3sr-grenoble.fr)
• Pierre Bésuelle (pierre.besuelle@3sr-grenoble.fr)

Please send a detailed CV and a letter of motivation to all three emails above.

Application deadline: 31st May

2 year position in the newly formed Westlake University in Hangzhou China. Competitive salary ranging from 250k to 350k RMB per year, depending on experience, as well as relocation expenses. The project is focused on creating advanced modeling techniques combining different physics layers, such as fluids, soils and solids. Researchers with PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields are welcome to apply. Experience in computational methods such as Discrete Element Method, Lattice Boltzmann Method, Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics, Particle Finite Element Method, Material Point Method and related methods is also highly desirable. We are also interested in persons with experience in Machine Learning applied to these problems.

For information on our research group, please visit our website  https://m3.westlake.edu.cn/

Westlake is a newly formed university with great support from the local government as well as the private sector. For more information about it please visit its website https://www.wias.org.cn/english/

For further information please send email to A/Prof Galindo Torres s.torres@westlake.edu.cn

The Geotechnics Research Group (GRG) in Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE) at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, is looking for PhD students and  Postdoctoral Researchers in Infrastructure Geotechnics (max. two positions each). The applicants are expected to be passionate about introducing/developing the state-of-the-art of modelling and testing of coupled processes (thermo-hydro-mechanical) into geotechnical engineering. The current research projects in infrastructure geotechnics include application of deep mixing under road and railway embankments and bottom support of excavations, as well as modelling natural and man-made slopes etc. These are problems, where the coupling of mechanical, hydraulic and thermal response, as well as soil-structure interaction, is important. The applicants are expected to engage with industry, to create innovative solutions for major stakeholders. In parallel with research,  the applicants are expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate or Masters level (typically max. 10%-20% of their time), with focus on Geotechnical Engineering. The positions area temporary research positions (4-5 years for PhD, 2 years for Postdoc), fully funded by external research projects.

Title: Study of the aggressiveness of tires on the wearing courses of road structures.

Academic tutors: C. Chazallon (ICUBE GC-E) F. Hammoum (IFSTTAR), J.C. Quezada (ICUBE GC-E) and P. Hornych (IFSTTAR)

Location: INSA Strasbourg (France)

Period: october 2020/september 2023

Contact: Pr. Cyrille Chazallon (cyrille.chazallon@insa-strasbourg.fr)

Further information in the attached file

• Research collaboration between the stakeholder Electricité de France, ITASCA, SAS and Ecole Centrale de Lyon
• Location: Ecole Centrale de Lyon and ITASCA SAS Lyon
• Field: numerical modeling
• Closure of applications: 31th of May 2020 The position is filled.

More details in the attached file.

For further information, contact Eric Vincens : eric.vincens@ec-lyon.fr

• Research project to tackle energy efficiency issues in industrial crushing and grinding machinery.
• Based in Perth, Australia.
• Collaborative project between MolyCop and the University of Sydney.
• PhD stipend of $35,000 per year available for 3 years for living expenses.

More details in the attached file.

For further information, you can contact Itai Einav: itai.einav@sydney.edu.au