Project Description
It is well understood that microscopic interactions between water menisci and soil particles govern the macroscopic mechanical behaviour of unsaturated soils. However, how water repellency affects those interactions is largely unknown. Successfully accounting for the effect of repellency on soil hydro-mechanical behaviour could yield significant benefits to geotechnical design. Soil water repellency naturally arises due to the deposition of plant oils or humic substances or after severe heating episodes, for example wildfires. Artificial treatments can, however, also be used to render soils permanently hydrophobic. Such treatment might be desirable to deter infiltration, for example in engineered cover systems where waste exposure to water may result in severe contamination of the surrounding landscape.
This project will exploit state-of-the-art experimental techniques to examine the evolution of water-repellent soil hydro-mechanical behaviour on the microstructural (water retention and pore size evolution) and macrostructural (strength and stiffness) scales. The project will take advantage of the long-term strong collaborative relationships between leading UK universities studying unsaturated soil behaviour to deliver an engaging and rewarding PhD experience.

For the field of Data Science in Geotechnical and Underground Engineering pursuant to § 99 para. 5 of Universities Act for woman

At the Institute of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling 40 hours per week

We have immediate opening for this fully funded position (40 hours a week) available at the Institute of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling at Graz University of Technology. Upon agreement on a qualification agreement, the candidate will be appointed as assistant professor.

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Applications are welcomed for a Postdoctoral position at GeoRessources laboratory, University of Lorraine (France). He/she will notably collaborate to the CIGEO research project of Andra and should design and supervise experimental tests for characterizing thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) behavior of argillaceous rocks. Duration: 1 year (renewable).

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Applications are welcome for a PhD position to investigate the dynamic impact of construction works on neighboring freshly installed concrete structures within the soil (e.g. piles). The research will focus on numerical and experimental investigations with focus on geodynamics. The project is available to candidates holding a master degree (M.Sc.) in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, earth science or similar.
Strong interest and experience in numerical methods in geomechanics, constitutive modelling and/or soil dynamics are advantageous. The candidate should have very good knowledge in English (writing/reading/speaking). German language skills are eligible.

Full description of the position along with the details on how to apply can be found in the following line:

https://www.hsu-hh.de/karriere/wp-content/uploads/sites/658/2019/09/Kennziffer-MB-2019.pdf

Further enquiries on the vacancy can be directed to Prof. Sascha Henke:
sascha.henke@hsu-hh.de

The closing date for the application is September 30th, 2019.

Applications are welcome for a PhD position to investigate the response of soils subjected to variations of temperature and water flow conditions through an experimental campaign involving both conventional and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. 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 of 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/investigating-thermo-hydro-mechanical-behaviour-linked-to.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 October 21^st, 2019.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in computational modelling of gas-induced fractures in low-permeability porous media. The post-doctoral researcher will push the boundaries of existing understanding of coupling between gas flow in low permeability porous media and fracturing process, through the development of theoretical models and numerical tools. It is anticipated that the researcher will need to develop models which include discrete pathways in a heterogeneous (continuum) material. Challenges exist in simulating the development of the discrete pathways and the impact of the heterogeneity on the macroscopic behaviour. The simulation tools developed will be based on existing finite element tools for multiphase flow and mechanics, which require novel additions to include discrete pathways. Close collaboration with experimentalists is expected.

The closing date for applications is 11^th October 2019.

More information can be found in the attachment.

Dear academic colleagues,

Hereby I would like to draw your attention to a new position of Geotechnical Research Engineer with focus on constitutive modelling at Plaxis (part of Bentley Systems) in Delft, The Netherlands.

Attached is a PDF with a description of the position.

We are seeking to hire a research professional (research engineer, research assistant professor, post-doctoral fellow, post MSc fellow) with experience and interest in applied/experimental soil behavior and experimental mechanics related to soil erosion, jetting erosion of soils, jet grouting, dredging mechanics, soil modification/ground improvement, soil drilling, fluid fracking of soils. Qualified applicants that lack these specific areas of experience yet have a strong background in experimental soil behavior/mechanics are encouraged to apply. Experience with embedded instrumentation, field testing, soil bed testing, etc., is also desired.

The position is scheduled to begin October 1, and is available for 15 months with possible extension and promotion. See attached pdf for further details.

Contact: Prof. Mike Mooney (mooney@mines.edu)

The laboratory for Soil Mechanics (LMS) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne(EPFL) is looking for outstanding candidates for 3 PhD and 2 Post-Doc positions.

The LMS is working in the field of geomechanical and geotechnical engineering with applications for energy and environment. We are looking for motivated candidates ready to undertake advanced experimental and numerical work within our team.

The call will remain open until all the positions are filled.

Further information in the attached document.

Applications are welcome from those with a experienced and recognised research background in Geotechnical Engineering. You will have research experience in an academic (or industrial research) environment, including a relevant publication record in leading international journals and evidence of ability in attracting external research funding from a range of funding sources. Candidates who can actively contribute to research in computational and applied geotechnics will be favourably assessed.

You should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, preferably within the broad area of Civil Engineering. Teaching commitments can be expected at both undergraduate and postgraduate level with contributions to the Department’s current and future degree programmes. Your enthusiasm in research should therefore be accompanied by a commitment and competence in teaching at both UG and PG levels.

Closing Date: 18 September 2019

Full description of the position and details of how to apply can be found at: recruiting website (updated link)

Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof. Kristian Krabbenhoft: krkr@liverpool.ac.uk