Dear colleagues,

We are currently recruiting 11 Ph.D. candidates across several European Universities, including at LMU Munich, within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network “TREAD: daTa and pRocesses in sEismic hAzarD”.
ITN network PhD positions include various benefits including industry internships, summer schools, a strong international cohort and cross-institute collaboration.
The topics range from dynamic rupture modelling to fault mechanics; from structural geology to machine learning and more, all in the context of seismic hazard.

https://tread-horizon.eu/

Each of the 11 positions is described in more detail on this page (https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/59623), where interested students can directly apply. We aim to start all PhD positions between September and November 2023.

Extended deadline for applications: April 30, 2023

Please help us spread the word to all next generation earthquake scientists,

Kind regards,
Giulio (and Lucilla, Ylona, Alice, Bruno, André and Men-Andrin)

The detailed subject is presented in the attached file.

The PhD will be carried out at Ecole Centrale de Nantes and Université de Liège under the co-supervision of  Giulio SCIARRA, Frédéric COLLIN and Panagiotis KOTRONIS.

To apply, please follow the link https://theses.doctorat-bretagneloire.fr/sis/campagne-2023/modelisation-de-la-percolation-instable/++add++Candidate

A PhD position is currently open at University Grenoble Alpes / 3SR laboratory, for the multiscale study of the temperature-dependent behavior of cement-based materials. Please find attached a file that contains all the details about this opportunity, including the project objectives, application process and contact details.

The successful candidate will work on developing advanced computational models for the characterization of the behavior of cement-based materials under high-temperature conditions. The research team is seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in material science, mechanics, civil engineering or a related field.

Geotechnical / Mechanical Engineering at University College Cork

A PhD position on “Geotechnical big data monitoring and assessment tools for evaluating whole-life performance of underground infrastructure” is now open at University College Cork.

This project will develop and improve the aforementioned two novel tools (distributed fibre optic sensing, drone, robotics and image-based defect assessment) for geo-infrastructure monitoring in collaboration with Cambridge University, UC Berkeley, Tyndall and industrial partners. The developed novel monitoring tools will be applied to 2-4 ageing & prospective underground infrastructures in a large scale to gather more comprehensive monitoring big data than previously available at lower cost.

More information in the attached pdf.

Are you a passionate and driven individual interested in mining geomechanics? The University of Newcastle, Australia, in partnership with Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies, is pleased to offer two fully-funded PhD scholarships in this exciting field. As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in academia and industry, using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. You will also benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive academic environment, as well as gain valuable industry experience and networking opportunities. We are seeking highly motivated and committed candidates with a strong academic background and a demonstrated commitment to research excellence. If you have a passion for mining geomechanics and are ready to take the next step in your academic career, we encourage you to apply today and join us on this exciting journey.

For more information about the two positions please check the two following links:

• https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/research/phd-scholarships/phd-scholarships/improved-approaches-to-achieve-dump-stability-through-pit-floor-blasting
• https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/research/phd-scholarships/phd-scholarships/models-for-the-long-term-stability-of-legacy-highwalls

Applications close 28th of April.

“Multi-scale approach to study the effect of fines content and particle shape on static liquefaction potential of loose mine tailings”

The main objective of the proposed PhD project is to develop a general multi-scale framework to assess the static liquefaction potential of loose tailings as a function of fines content and grain shape, based on experimental testing and numerical DEM simulations.

We offer a fully-funded 4-year PhD position, as part of a collaboration between academic institutions, Polytechnique Montréal (Canada) and Université de Montpellier (France), and industrial partners SRK Consulting (Canada) and Peñoles Mining Company (Mexico).

We invite the candidates to send a detailed CV to Prof. Carlos Ovalle (carlos.ovalle@polymtl.ca) & Prof. Emilien Azéma (emilien.azema@umontpellier.fr).

More information in the attached pdf.

Dear Colleagues,

You will find enclosed the announcement for a Junior Professor Chair entitled “Mathematics for the analysis and modeling of complex processes related to natural risks”, at University Savoie Mont Blanc (Bourget du Lac, France).

The Junior Professor will be affected to the Laboratory of Maths (LAMA), in association with the Institute of Earth Sciences (ISTerre).

Do not hesitate to broadcast this announcement in your internal networks.

Best regards,
François

Applications are invited for a University Assistant/Associate Professor in Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineering in the Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Group of the Department of Engineering of the University of Cambridge.

A short description of the post can be found at: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38236/

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be made to Professor Gopal Madabhushi (mspg1@cam.ac.uk<mailto:mspg1@cam.ac.uk>)

A PhD position at Grenoble INP – UGA / 3SR laboratory is open and we are now looking for motivated candidates with a strong scientific interest in numerical modelling of geomaterials. This project will focus on the understanding of the link between the natural and acquired heterogeneities in geomaterials, with a particular look on the strain localization.

More informations about the proposal and the application process can be found in the attached pdf file.

The closing date for the applications is April 30th, 2023.

Two postdoctoral positions are now open at Zhejiang University. The main focus is on the geotechnical problems in offshore geotechnics and CO2 geological sequestrations, particularly in the areas relating to centrifuge physical modelling and multiple phase coupling, characterization and modelling of marine sediments (including gas hydrate bearing sediments), offshore foundations, pipeline geotechnics and offshore geo-hazards. Experience with simulation software such as TOUGH2, Abaqus and MFiX will be a plus.