A PhD position on “Characterization of thermo-hydro-mechanical properties of longwall goaf for geothermal energy storage in abandoned coal mines” is open in collaboration between UMons and ULiège in Belgium.

This PhD project takes place in the field of minewater geothermal systems that aim storing heat in flooded abandoned mines. More specifically, longwall goafs will be investigated as potential geothermal reservoirs through their characterization from mechanical, hydraulic and thermal point of views.

The position has a duration of 4 years and the PhD is expected to start on 1st October 2024.
Application deadline (detailed resume + motivation letter + names and e-mail addresses of two referees who may be contacted by those in charge of evaluating applications): 15th August 2024.
Further enquiries on the vacancy and application must be directed to Prof. Pascal Goderniaux (pascal.goderniaux@umons.ac.be) and Prof. Bertrand François (Bertrand.francois@uliege.be).

More information on this .pdf file.

We encourage applicants with experience in applying machine learning to optimize numerical algorithms, such as FEM. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including geosciences.

The Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Machine Learning and Applications at the Department of Applied Mathematics of Shenzhen University and the KAUST Innovation Hub in Shenzhen invite applications for a postdoctoral position in Machine Learning and Numerical Algorithms with Applications.

Position Details:
Duration: Full-time for two years
Salary: 338,000 RMB – 420,000 RMB per year (approximately 47,000 – 58,000 USD)
Number of Position: 3 Positions
Teaching Duties: None
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will engage in both theoretical research and practical implementation of machine learning methods, with a focus on: training algorithms, numerical algorithms, signal processing, image processing and related areas.

Additional Opportunities:
The successful candidate can choose to enroll in the Visiting Scholar Program sponsored by the KAUST-SZU Joint Lab for Mathematics, Data, and Application (MDA). The candidate can visit King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and conduct research co-supervised by KAUST researchers.This program lasts for 3-6 months and includes an additional stipend during the visit, along with free housing provided by KAUST.

Interested applicants should send their C.V. to: Dr. Xinliang Liu: xinliang.liu@kaust.edu.sa and Dr. Jian Lu: jianlu@szu.edu.cn; jianlu1979@163.com.
We look forward to your application.

Research Topic: Dynamic modelling of submarine landslides and induced tsunami propagation

Scholarship Coverage: Full tuition and an annual stipend of £39,855.60 (before tax) for 3 years, open to both local and international students.

Suitable Fields: Ideal for graduate students with backgrounds in mechanics, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, mechanical engineering, or relevant engineering fields with experience in computer simulation.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2024 (British time)

Application Link: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/studentships/induced-tsunami-propagation/

Additional Information: This scholarship is funded by UKRI. It is also a part of the EU project: Poseidon – Doctoral Network.

Supervisors:
Dr. Xue Zhang (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/engineering/staff/xue-zhang/)
Prof. John Bridgeman
Dr. Yan Zhou

Contact Email: xue.zhang2@liverpool.ac.uk

The University of Bath (United Kingdom) is looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Assistant/Associate Professor) in Geotechnical Engineering to conduct world leading research and help facilitate the education of our students.

We are specifically looking for someone to conduct research and teach in one or more of the following fields:

• Remote sensing in geotechnics
• Big data and/or AI for geotechnics

More information can be found in the advert (https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?id=25546&forced=2, job reference FM11758). The closing date for applications is Tuesday 25 June 2024.

Exciting Opportunities Available! Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research? The Geotechnical Centrifuge laboratory at Gustave Eiffel University is now hiring a motivated PhD student to delve into the fascinating world of anchors for floating wind turbines.

Join our dynamic team and be part of the only geotechnical centrifuge group in France dedicated to pushing the boundaries of research in renewable energy development.

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a PHD at the geotechnical centrifuge at CG lab – Gustave Eiffel University located in Nantes. As a PHD, you will be responsible for conducting research and experiments using the geotechnical centrifuge and numerical modelling. This includes performing parametric studies, analyzing experimental data, comparing results with design rules and analytical models, and contributing to the advancement of geotechnical engineering numerical models. You will work closely with a team of researchers, engineers, and technicians.

Fully funded from October 2024 to October 2027.

Contacts: 

Dr. Christelle Abadie: christelle.abadie(at)univ-eiffel.fr
Dr. Zheng Li: zheng.li(at)univ-eiffel.fr 
Dr. Matthieu Blanc: matthieu.blanc(at)univ-eiffel.fr 
Dr. Luc Thorel: luc.thorel(at)univ-eiffel.fr 

For more details, click here: https://cg.univ-gustave-eiffel.fr/opportunites/phd-offers and see the attached PDF file.

Application closing date: June 30, 2024

The Data-Driven Mechanics Laboratory at EPFL is inviting applications for two open positions:

1) A fully-funded PhD position at the intersection of geomechanics and machine learning

2) A two-year Postdoc position exploring the mechanics of architected granular materials

Details about the positions and the application process can be found in the attached flyers: PhD, Postdoc

The deadline is July 15th.

One vacant position for a full-time university assistant (m/f/d) at the Chair of Geoenergy Production Engineering, in the Department Geoenergy. Start from the earliest possible date in an employment contract limited to four year. Salary Group B1 according to the Uni-KV, monthly minimum salary excl. Szlg.: € 3.578,80 for 40 hours per week (14 x per year), actual classification is according to previous relevant experience.

Description:

Energy and environmental aspects of geoscience remain the greatest challenges that our society will face in the coming decades. To offer various tools for energy transition and environmental protection, we develop an open-source code that enables us to simulate multi-physical processes in sub-surface, such as fluid and heat transport, rock deformation, and geochemical reaction. We are looking for a PhD candidate who will write a dissertation with the following possible topics:
– multi-scale modeling via surrogate model
– computational geomechanics
– fracture mechanics

Requirements:
– Degree in Engineering or Natural Science
– Familiarity with numerical methods for solving PDE systems

More information on this pdf file: Click to access MBL%201332324%20-%20Stellenausschreibung_EN.pdf

We are looking for two PhD and one post-doc researchers in granular mechanics, granular physics and computation mechanics.

These positions are offered within an Advanced Grant of the European Research Council awarded to Prof. Wei Wu at BOKU University, Vienna. MOTRAN (Modelling Transient Granular Flow) will develop a high-fidelity numerical model for the multiscale simulation of the transient behaviour during the phase transition of granular materials. MOTRAN pursues the following objectives: (1) constitutive model; (2) fully coupled SPH-DEM numerical model; (3) unique lab experiments on granular flow for calibration and validation.

Please download the Flyer for more information.

The geomechanics team at laboratoire 3SR-UGA (Grenoble, France) is looking for PhD candidates to work on X-ray and Neutron characterization of ciment damage evolution in cohesive granular materials. The candidate will be supervised by A. Tengattini, C. Couture and C. Viggiani. The attached document provides further details on the context and requirements for this position. The deadline for sending an application is the June 15th 2024.

Dear Colleagues,

My name is Alexander Erlich and I work at a CNRS laboratory, the LiPhy, in Grenoble. My research focus is on solid mechanics and growth, focussing on growth and its application to biological systems (more info: https://www.aerlich.de/).

I would like to kindly ask you to share an advert for a PhD position that I am offering.

The advert is attached, and briefly, I am looking for a motivated PhD student to work on a computational model to understand plant root growth in interaction with soil.

This project is in collaboration with Cino Viggiani (Grenoble). Studying the interaction of a growing root against an elastoplastic soil, where the root generates stress and soil relaxes it, is a novel perspective at the frontier between mechanics and biophysics. The starting date is the 1st October 2024 (it can be slightly delayed if necessary).

The position was funded for three years by the CNRS 80 PRIME programme, with a net salary of approximately 1716€/month.

I would be very grateful if you could please share this advert.

Thank you and best wishes,

Alexander Erlich