One PhD and two postdoctoral positions to study thermal effects in landslides

We are looking for three highly skilled and motivated candidates to join us in Prague, Czechia, at the Institute of Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Applied Geophysics, Faculty of Science, Charles University.

PhD position

The ideal candidate has a strong background in soil mechanics and constitutive modelling (acquired, for instance, through a degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent, achieved with a thesis in a relevant topic). The candidate will essentially work on incorporating novel experimental insights and field data into physically-based models to reproduce and predict landslide behaviours at the slope and catchment scales (thus enabling cross-scale modelling) under thermo-hydro-mechanical boundary conditions.

– Fully funded for up to 4 years
– Net salary 1100 EUR/month (research assistant position) + PhD scholarship up to 600 EUR/month
– Full time (40 hours/week) with flexible hours, in presence
– Possibility to apply for university accommodation through the Staff Welcome Centre (https://swc.cuni.cz/)
– Deadline for applications: 13 March 2024
– Start date: 1 October 2024
– Apply here: https://stars-natur.cz/phd-positions/geology/effects-of-temperature-on-the-behaviour-of-slow-moving-landslides?back=ma0yg
– Review of applications will begin after the submission deadline

Postdoctoral positions

The ideal candidates have a track record, proportionate to their career stage, of publications, grants, scientific results demonstrating potential for independence in the topic of this call or a closely related one (e.g., thermo-hydro-mechanical modelling of geomaterials, landslides and climate change, slope-vegetation-atmosphere interaction).The candidates must possess outstanding skills in constitutive and numerical modelling of landslide processes at various scales and/or in advanced experimental soil mechanics, ideally with a focus on clay soils.The candidates are expected to show independent thinking and develop original solutions contributing to cross-scale modelling under thermo-hydro-mechanical boundary conditions. The specific research track of the successful applicants will be discussed based on skills, motivations, and the current project needs.

– Duration of the fellowship: 12 months; renewable based on performance
– Net salary: 1750 EUR/month (postdoctoral position)
– Full time (40 hours/week) with flexible hours; hybrid work possible upon agreement
– Possibility to apply for university accommodation through the Staff Welcome Centre (https://swc.cuni.cz/)
– Deadline for applications: 15 February 2024
– Start date: 1 May 2024
– Apply here: https://forms.gle/SrhsnLs1Kwk2U84a6
– Applications will be reviewed as they come; early applications are encouraged

Contact for inquiries: Dr. Gianvito Scaringi (gianvito.scaringi@natur.cuni.cz)

PhD position at Lulea Sweden

The research group soil mechanics has an open PhD position about stabilization of sulfide soil.
Soil Mechanics includes soil mechanics, soil materials engineering and foundation engineering). The research addresses e.g. dams and dam construction in the short and long term (hydroelectric and mine dams), environmental geoengineering (use of residual products, dredging, handling of dredged sediments, landfill design, sedimentation and erosion), cold climate engineering (freeze and thaw, frost heave, permafrost and snow mechanics), advanced soil mechanics (mechanical properties of sulfide soil, organic soil and tailings, etc.) as well as road and railway geotechnology. Environmental geotechniques e.g. stabilization and use of acid sulfate soil in construction, is a growing issue in connection to the construction of large infrastructure in Northern Sweden.

More information on this website:

https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I003/583/job?site=6&lang=UK&validator=e4575239eb8c0828707e2b716f86c5f8&job_id=7536&notrack=true

Postdoctoral positions at Nanchang University, China

Postdoctoral positions in computational geomechanics are currently open at the Geotechnical Engineering Research Group, Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China. Candidates should have graduated with a Ph.D. within the last three years and have experience in developing advanced numerical methods such as MPM, FEM and DEM, for addressing geomechanics problems. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Jingjing Meng and send your one-page CV to mengjing120@126.com.

We provide:

1.    Joining an outstanding research group led by the distinguished Prof Chuangbing Zhou,
2.    Comprehensive earnings ranging from 34k USD to 70k USD annually, including subsidies from the Jiangxi province and Nanchang city, salary from the university, and financial support from the research group,
3.    Flexibility for pursuing your own research excellence,
4.    Brand-new, world-class research facilities within our expanding research team, dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

3 postdoctoral researchers in synchrotron X-ray microtomography for 3D/4D material analysis

The Division of Solid Mechanics at Lund University is looking for 3 postdoctoral researchers in X-ray microtomography for 3D/4D material analysis in connection to the MAXIV synchrotron

The postdoctoral positions are with the STIMULI project supporting and developing the exploitation of tomography at the MAXIV synchrotron. You will carry out research and development activities relating to x-ray micro tomography, 3D/4D image analysis, in-situ experiments and material investigations. You will also collaborate with scientists and users of tomography at MAXIV to explore the microstructure and processes of a variety of materials for research in areas including food science, materials science, geoscience, environmental science and energy research.

For more information: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:678779/

PhD position in Granular mechanics and dynamics

The Division of Solid Mechanics at Lund University is expanding and is looking for 4 new students for PhD projects, one in the area of granular mechanics and dynamics.

The PhD project focuses on developing and exploiting advanced x-ray characterisation methods to study the mechanics of granular material including ultrafast dynamic processes. The project will explore inter- and intra-granular kinematics, strains and stresses using x-ray tomography and 3D x-ray diffraction, as well as dynamic processes at very high strain/propagation rates using advanced high-speed 2D and 3D x-ray imaging. Experiments will be developed and performed at our in-house x-ray tomography facility as well as at the nearby MAXIV synchrotron and at international synchrotron facilities such as the ESRF in Grenoble, France.

For more information: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:671914/

Master degree internship on piping erosion in earth dams

This year for Christmas, gift an internship proposal entitled:

“Piping erosion in earth dams: a review of related issues and existing models”

This Master degree internship will be dedicated to the micromechanical modeling of the piping erosion mechanism in earth dams.

This will be part of a collaborative project involving EDF CIH (Bourget-du-Lac, France), INRAE (RECOVER, Aix-en-Provence, France), and University Savoie Mont Blanc (Lab ISTerre, Bourget-du-Lac, France).

In this respect, it will benefit from a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment. According to the outcomes achieved at the end of the internship, a PhD thesis grant will be offered to the applicant to pursue this research work as a PhD candidate.

More information can be found in the enclosed document, including email addresses to contact the supervision team. Happy festive season for all of you

Postdoc position opening at University College Cork, Ireland.

The Postdoc will work on a large-scale EU geothermal infrastructure project “ ‘LEG-DHC’ – Large-scale climate neutral Energy Geostructures in District Heating & Cooling systems/networks” in a consortium of 15 partners, with a balanced participation of Universities and public institutions (8 partners) and private companies (7 partners).

The candidate should have a PhD degree in Civil / Geotechnical / Geological / Energy Engineering. Experience in deep / shallow geothermal energy, district heating, energy management would be an advantage.

More information on the flyer.

Contact person: Dr. Zili Li zili.li@ucc.ie

http://www.zililigroup.com/

PhD position in Chalk mechanics

We have a vacancy for a 3-year PhD fellowship at the Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (IGP). The position is within the area of mechanics of chalk for hydrocarbon production for wellbore stability, chalk influx and solids production, and methods of failure mitigation. The study can be experimental, analytical, or numerical depending on the background, qualifications, and interests of the candidate.

It is expected that the candidate will interact closely with AkerBP in analyzing field data and operational practices with goal to integrate new research and technology in AkerBP field operations. The successful completion of the PhD may lead to future employment opportunities. There will be interaction with the current project “Chalk influx and solids production mitigation in the North Sea fields” for transfer and application of technology developed in both projects. The research is relevant to several fields in energy, civil, and mechanical engineering, and engineering physics that involve coupled problems and failure.

The PhD student will be assigned to the Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (IGP) and will be supervised by Prof. Alexandre Lavrov and co-supervised by Dr. Euripides Papamichos.

More information: PhD position in Chalk mechanics for hydrocarbon production – IV-139/23 (253912) | NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology (jobbnorge.no)

Deadline: 15 January 2024

Msc Position+ PhD position at University Grenoble Alpes / 3SR laboratory

A 6-month master project focusing on “Thermal disorders and ultraconfined water dynamics in C-S-H at high temperatures” at the University of Grenoble Alpes/ 3SR lab, is starting in February 2024. This internship is closely aligned with a Ph.D. program starting in the fall of 2024. Attached are two documents (Msc project & Ph.D. project) with detailed information on both the internship and the Ph.D. positions, project objectives, application procedure, and contact details.