The EPFL School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Geotechnical & Geosystems Engineering in the Institute of Civil Engineering.

Topics of interest cover fundamental research in mechanics of geomaterials and applications to sustainable design of geosystems and geotechnical structures. The use and development of novel experimental and/or theoretical methods is expected to advance understanding of the behaviour of soil-structure interactions, granular systems as well as vulnerability assessment of slope instabilities, among others.

The successful candidate will have a strong research background in Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics as well as the potential to develop an innovative and internationally recognized research program leading to an outstanding record of scientific accomplishments. 

EPFL, with its main campus located in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is a dynamically growing and well-funded institution fostering excellence and diversity. It is well equipped with experimental and computational infrastructure and offers a fertile environment for research collaboration between various disciplines. The EPFL environment is multilingual and multicultural, with English serving as a common interface. EPFL offers significant start-up resources and internationally competitive salaries and benefits, as well as excellent experimental and computational facilities.

More information, and details on how to apply can be found online at https://www.epfl.ch/about/working/faculty-position-in-geotechnical-geosystems-engineering/ 

2-year position in the newly formed Westlake University in Hangzhou China. Competitive salary ranges from 300k to 400k RMB per year, depending on experience, as well as relocation expenses and housing benefits. 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.

Responsibilities will involve conducting independent research in the aforementioned areas, supervising Ph.D. students on related topics, and support in the formulation of research proposals. Excellent candidates will also enjoy support to apply for merit-based research fellowships offered in China.

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://en.westlake.edu.cn/

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

Project Title: centrifuge modelling of geotechnical structures made with cement modified soils (CMS)

The overall aim of the project is to develop the use of CMS as construction materials for geotechnical structures. The post doctoral research fellow will sepcifically study the mechanical behaviour of geotechnical structures made with cement modified soils using centrifuge test on small-scale models.

More information on the website: https://mit.univ-gustave-eiffel.fr/toute-lactualite/actualites-details/offre-post-doc-modelisations-en-centrifugeuse-de-structures-geotechniques-faites-en-sols-traites-au-ciment or on this pdf file.

Engineering solutions for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste requires a
challenging combination of knowledge: on one hand, how structures such as tunnels and
caverns within a rock mass modify the local/regional stress state, and on the other hand,
how these structures respond to in-situ stresses over century to millennium timescales. In
all cases, pre-existing discontinuities (faults, fractures, interbedding and joints) and complex
lithology (e.g. clay-rich zones and/or mudstone-halite interbeds) may significantly modify
these responses which in turn are again modified by the presence of fluids and/or
temperature.

Applications are invited for a fully-funded (3 years, 8 months) PhD to commence in 1st February 2023, hosted in the Rock Mechanics Laboratory, School of Environment, Geosciences & Geography at the University of Portsmouth.

More information in the pdf file or on this website.

Aalto University School of Engineering invites applications for TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING.

The call is targeted to ambitious individuals seeking a full-time Assistant Professor position in the Aalto University tenure track system: https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track/tenure-track-career-path.

The vacancy is open at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Aalto University: http://civileng.aalto.fi/en/. The department has 18 professors supported by lecturers, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral students and technical staff. In total, the number of personnel is about 120. The department and school have well-equipped research infrastructures and access to national scientific computing services. Furthermore, the department and school are located at the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi, Espoo, where several other research institutions and organizations have laboratories and offices.

More information on the website: https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/tenure-track-assistant-professor-geotechnical-engineering

1. Postdoc position in stochastic modelling of granular media at The University of Sydney

A funded postdoc position is available in the Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials (SciGEM) at The University of Sydney on heterarchical stochastic modelling of granular media. The project involves developing and applying new computational tools for modelling segregation, mixing and crushing in granular flows. These models will be applied to understand bulk solids handling problems with an industrial partner Rio Tinto. At SciGEM you will join an amazing team of researchers in the area of granular physics, geomechanics and mineral processing. Applicants should have a proven background in computational mechanics/physics, either from civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science or related fields. Funding is generally available for 3 years, subject to annual reviews and approval by the industry partner. Applications close 1 January 2023. Please contact Professor Itai Einav (itai.einav@sydney.edu.au) for more information or to apply with CV and cover letter.

2. PhD position in coupled computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and granular flow at The University of Sydney

A funded PhD position is available in the Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials (SciGEM) at The University of Sydney on heterarchical stochastic modelling of granular media. The project involves coupling CFD with stochastic model of granular flow that includes segregation and mixing. The model will be applied to understand pneumatic conveyors in bulk solids handling problems with an industrial partner Rio Tinto, and will involve travel and time with this company. At SciGEM you will join an amazing team of researchers in the area of granular physics, geomechanics and mineral processing. Funding is available for 3.5 years. Applicants should have a background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science or a related field. Applications close 1 January 2023. Please contact Professor Itai Einav (itai.einav@sydney.edu.au) for more information or to apply with CV and cover letter.

Project Title: From geo-resources to energy storage: how do underground lithologies respond to thermo-mechanical coupling?

The scope of this PhD project is to use different scale observations to model and predict the stability of targeted lithologies in underground complex systems when those are subjected to cyclic TM stress changes over prolonged periods. This research work seeks to understand how grain scale deformation can contribute to the global response of the underground systems and how this response can be controlled to reduce any accompanied induced hazards. An innovative methodology, combining laboratory and numerical experiments, will be applied to extend the understanding of the thermo-sensitive brittle deformation processes in porous rocks.

More information on the project and how to apply in the attached file.

Delft University of Technology is seeking candidates for a PhD position on the Numerical and Geophysical Modelling of Wave Propagation in Soils due to Rail Traffic.

We are looking for a candidate with an MSc degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Applied Geophysics or a related field. The candidate should have a strong background in numerical modelling and soil mechanics, and have a genuine interest and aptitude for the development, computer implementation and application of numerical and probabilistic-based algorithms.

Further details can be found at link.

Deadline for applications: 14 January 2023.

In the framework of the research project “Soil ageing around offshore wind turbine foundations – from operational response to decommissioning” (SAGE-SAND), we are looking for a motivated and computational mechanics-oriented postdoctoral researcher with an interest in advanced numerical modeling to realistically predict pile drivability and extractability.

This postdoctoral position is part of the research project “Soil ageing around offshore wind turbine foundations – from operational response to decommissioning” (SAGE-SAND) that is co-supervised by different academic partners (KULeuven, UCLouvain, ULiège). The project focuses on foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines (OWT), which are characterized by large installation costs and environmental impact.  In order to improve both of these aspects, the project investigates the evolution during multiple years of soils’ mechanical properties, i.e. soil ageing, and the alternative use of vibratory driving for installation and decommissioning of offshore (mono)piles. Unique full-scale tests with extensive monitoring, advanced laboratory tests, and numerical modeling at multiple spatial scales will provide guidelines for future design. The project has a duration of 3 years and includes large scale in-situ pile tests and monitoring, advanced micromechanical characterization and testing (SEM, X-ray microtomography,…), micromechanical modelling (discrete element method, phase field modelling,…), and nonlinear dynamic modelling of the pile-soil system at the macroscale.

The postdoctoral position focuses on advanced numerical modeling of pile installation and extraction at the macro-scale, accounting for the liquefaction behavior of the soil to realistically predict pile drivability and extractability. The soil-pile system is modeled by means of the Material Point Method (MPM), accounting for dynamic soil-structure interaction and the presence of pore water.

More information on the application procedure is available on this website: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60175777

Teesside University is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity in the field of geotechnics, with the topic “Low carbon construction of earthworks considering suction and three-dimension effects and reuse of waste materials”.

The research work involves analytical, numerical and statistical modelling. Therefore, applicant is expected to have good mathematical and programming skills. The applicant should be ambitious, self-motivated and self-disciplined. Applicant is encouraged to contact Dr Huang with a CV, motivational letter and research plan (optional) before making the application. Application deadline is on 01/02/2023 5:00PM (UK time).

For details on the position, please refer to: https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/research/funding_details.cfm?fundingID=199