A PhD position on “Experimental study of the impact of thermo-mechanical stresses on the gas permeability of rock salt” is now open at University of Lorraine-CNRS (Nancy). More information on this pdf file.
Application deadline: June 11th, 2023
At KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm (Sweden), the Division of Soil and Rock Mechanics is searching for two postdocs to be employed in the group. The postdocs will be working in a joint research project connected to the implementation of the 2nd generation of Eurocode 7 to design of rock tunnels and hydropower dams. These two types of structures are not within the scope of the present Eurocode. A substantial work is therefore needed to ensure that the 2nd Eurocode generation and its practical application provide acceptable safety to such structures for Swedish geotechnical conditions. Concerning tunnels in rock, the research project aims to develop a scientific basis for the writing of a potential completely new part of Eurocode 7 on design of rock tunnels. Concerning hydropower dams, the research project aims to facilitate a cost-effective implementation of the 2nd generation of Eurocode 7 to dam foundations on rock. Applicability to hard crystalline rock shall be considered, as such geological conditions are very common in Scandinavia.
The vacancy ad and further details about the project and the employment can be found here: https://www.kth.se/en/api/2.61673/what:job/jobID:622699/where:4/
Last application date is 31 May 2023.
Cornell University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to start in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, with expertise in at least two of the following areas: computational mechanics, poromechanics, homogenization and deep learning. The flyer attached explains the details of the open position.
A fully funded PhD position for research in modelling fast granular flow is now open at Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU), Vienna, Austria. The successful candidate will perform numerical simulation and laboratory tests.
More information about the position and guide for the application process:
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/97978
The application deadline is 10.05.2023.
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.
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:
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.