Multi-scale behaviour and damage of heterogeneous rocks around underground excavations.

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The goal of this project is to investigate the multi-scale behaviour of clay rock, going from microscopic to macroscopic scale. The research will be based on multi-scale approach and numerical method allowing to model microstructure media in a double-scale framework (FEMxFEM).

Applications are welcome from PhDs graduated in the areas of civil, mechanical, and materials engineering, or geosciences. PhDs in geomechanics / geotechnics are mostly welcome.

Applications should be submitted before the end of April 2020

Contact: Benoît Pardoen (benoit.pardoen@entpe.fr)

Two Research Scientist/Senior Scientist positions are open at the Drilling and Well Department, SINTEF Industry, Trondheim, Norway.

The deadline for the positions is 15 February 2020. The links for the positions are (also in English) :

• Modeling and algorithm development

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx/?cid=1131&departmentId=20102&ProjectId=144475&MediaId=5&SkipAdvertisement=false

• Drilling mud and material characterization

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1131&ProjectId=144474&DepartmentId=20102&MediaId=5

A new Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow Position in Continuum Mechanics at the University of Sydney:

https://sydney.nga.net.au

Closing date: 11:30pm, 26 February 2020.

Project will involve the development on a physically based continuum model for the long-term deterioration of brittle rocks in chemically active environments – should be fun science, and will include interaction with smart PhD students a strong group in granular physics and theoretical geomechanics.

An additional PhD position in experimental geomechanics is open at Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic).

Topic: Effects of thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling on slope deformation in expansive clays: advanced experiments and hypoplastic modelling

Supervisor: Dr. Gianvito ScaringiFurther information about this project can be found at: https://stars-natur.cz/phd-positions/geology/effects-of-thermo-hydro-mechanical-coupling-on-slope-deformation-in-expansive-clays-advanced-experiments-and-hypoplastic-modelling?back=hgen1

A new PhD position on solid and structural mechanics is open at Chalmers University of Technology. The project will study transition zones in railway lines with a focus on including the accumulated deformations of the ballast and subgrade in the analyses. The work will build upon an extensive measurement campaign that will be part of the project.

For more information see:

https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=8323

A new PhD position in experimental soil mechanics is open at Charles University.

Starting date October 2020, topic: Evaluation of hydromechanical properties of bentonite subjected to thermal loading.

Further information on this position can be found at: https://stars-natur.cz/phd-positions/geology/evaluation-of-hydromechanical-properties-of-bentonite-subjected-to-thermal-loading?back=nibtu

The Geotechnical Engineering Group at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NTNU, has a vacancy for a 3-year PhD scholarship for research on thermo-mechanical study of geothermal energy pile foundations installed in soft clays subjected to freezing and thawing.

Further information on this position can be found at:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/180873/phd-position-in-thermo-mechanical-studies-of-geothermal-energy-pile-foundations

The Mechanics and Energy Laboratory (MEL) of Northwestern University is welcoming applications for a post-doctoral research position.

The MEL develops research activities addressing fundamental and applied problems centered on the mechanics of geomaterials and structural systems. The ultimate goal of these activities is to develop competence serving the achievement of efficient energy harvesting and storage applications, the development of resilient structures and infrastructures, the prevention or mitigation of natural hazards, and the establishment of built environments that can adapt their features to meet human activity needs.

The selected post-doctoral researcher will push the current knowledge boundaries about the multiphysical properties and behavior of geomaterials subjected to electrical current flows, by means of experimental laboratory investigations and coupled theoretical analyses, from the microscopic to the macroscopic scales.

Further information on this position can be found in the attached document.

Applications are welcome for a 2-year postdoc position to investigate the cyclic soil-monopile interaction using geotechnical centrifuge. The successful candidate will investigate the cyclic behaviour of small-scale monopile models in sandy soil, both dry and saturated, using two geotechnical centrifuge facilities at TU Delft and Deltares. The work will include design and implementation of advanced instrumentation for physical modelling studies. Test planning and data interpretation will be carried out in close collaboration with numerical modellers and industry experts in the framework of MIDAS (Monopile Improved Design through Advanced cyclic Soil modelling) project. Candidates should possess a PhD degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related areas, proven experience in geotechnical centrifuge testing, preferably including soil-structure interaction problems and cyclic loading, and excellent knowledge of soil mechanics and foundation engineering. Acquaintance with offshore wind geotechnics is also appreciated (but not mandatory). Full description of the position along with the details on how to apply can be found in the following link:
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/288650/post-doctoral-researcher-in-physical-modelling-of-cyclic-soil-monopile-interaction/apply/#apply

For more information about this vacancy please contact Dr. Amin Askarinejad: A.Askarinejad@tudelft.nl, or Dr. Federico Pisanò, F.Pisano@tudelft.nl.

The closing date for the applications is February 1^st, 2020.

Applications are welcome for a PhD position to investigate the consequences of climate change on soil behavior and soil-structure interactions through an experimental campaign involving both conventional and state-of-the-art laboratory- and model-scale testing, which is co-led by Dr. Melis Sutman and Prof. Gabriela Medero. The project is available to all students, whether home, EU or overseas. The successful candidate should possess at minimum a masters and undergraduate degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, earth science or a similar field. Strong interest and experience on experimental soil mechanics is an essential requirement for this project. The PhD student will get full access to the state-of-the-art facilities of the Geotechnical and GeoMaterials Laboratory at Heriot-Watt University, which includes equipment for unsaturated soil testing (e.g. unsaturated triaxial, oedometer and direct shear apparatus, pressure cells, temperature & environmental chambers) as well as standard geotechnical testing.

Full description of the position along with the details on how to apply can be found in the following link: https://www.hw.ac.uk/schools/energy-geoscience-infrastructure-society/postgraduate-research/climate-change-consequences-on-soil-behaviour-and-soil.htm

Further enquiries on the vacancy can be directed to Dr. Melis Sutman: M.Sutman@hw.ac.uk

The closing date for the applications is February 2^nd, 2020.