Looking for a postdoctoral researcher at phyGEO lab, IIT Kanpur

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work with us on one or more cross cutting research themes of phyGEO lab (https://home.iitk.ac.in/~pnmishra/) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

If you are a motivated individual with a PhD (or in your final stages), and work in the domains of (a) soil sensing technology, (b) unsaturated soils, (c) tailings and industrial wastes and (d) biogeotechnics, we would like to hear from you. Interested candidates may contact us at pnmishra@iitk.ac.in with a cover letter, CV and a problem statement that aligns with our research themes and your experience/interest.

PhD student position in experimental geomechanics: genesis and failure of quick clay

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

The Geotechnical Research Group at Chalmers University of Technology is looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to fill a PhD student position linked with a research project funded by Vetenskapsrådet (Swedish research council). The project is conceived as fundamental experimental research on the genesis and failure of quick clays using a combination of physical model tests, rheology experiments, and miniature hydro-mechanical tests with simultaneous 4D monitoring of the internal structure using optical and X-ray based scattering and imaging methods.

The ultimate aim of the project is to link the unique response of natural quick clays at engineering scale to physico-chemical and micro-mechanical processes during formation (sedimentation, consolidation) and failure. In addition to the main supervisor (Prof. Jelke Dijkstra) and a local co-supervisor (Dr Angela Casarella) at ACE, Dr Stephen Hall at the Division of Solid Mechanics at Lund University will co-supervise the project with his expertise on advanced X-ray and neutron based methods. The project will be embedded in a larger constellation of projects at the department that focus on the fundamental behaviour of (natural) clays, ground improvement and sustainable materials in Civil Engineering.

More information can be found on the following link:

https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=11298&rmlang=UK

Numerical Analysis of Geomaterials: to the memory of Prof. Gyan N. Pande

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

We are pleased to announce that an International Symposium dedicated to the memory of Prof. Gyan Pande will be held in Assisi (Italy), May 10-12th, 2023. The Symposium will be focused on the Numerical Analysis of Geomaterials. The scope will cover the traditional areas of geomechanics, including both computational and experimental aspects, as well as application to practical engineering problems. In addition, contributions in the areas related to the use of geomaterials in construction (e.g., masonry and concrete structures) as well as geo-environmental engineering are also welcomed.

The preliminary information on the venue and the registration process is provided on the Symposium website: http://www.nange.info. This site will be continually updated as new information becomes available.

The participants are invited to submit an extended two-page abstract in MS Word (.docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf): more information on this pdf file.

11 PhD Positions on Offshore Wind Geotechnics

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

Applications are invited for 11 PhD positions (hereafter called Doctoral Candidates, DCs) to be funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network in ‘Foundations foR Offshore wiNd TurbInES (FRONTIErS)’ under the European Commission Horizon Europe and UK Research and Innovation!

Application Deadline: 31st January 2023, 23:59 – GMT.

More information on this pdf file and on this website: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/43417

Abstract submission for a Mini-symposium at the Symposium on Energy Geotechnics (3-5 October 2023, Delft)

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

A Mini-symposium on “Multiphysics and multiscale interactions in the context of energy storage and CO2 sequestration” is organized at the SEG 23 (Delft, 3-5 October 2023): https://seg23.dryfta.com/16721501461/72-symposium-topics

Interested researchers are invited to submit an abstract (the deadline is January, 31) through the conference website: https://seg23.dryfta.com/accommodations/root/abstract-submission/76-call-for-abstracts

Short description: Geomechanics plays an important role in many applications required to engineer the energy transition. Massive storage of energy and CO2 is planned to be done in geological structures, that will be exposed to unexperienced types of loads. Among those: cyclic pore pressure histories due to seasonal storage/production of energy, thermal loads due to the injection of fluids with different temperatures, bio-chemo-hydro-mechanical processes due to the interaction of dissolved and solid chemical species with low pH fluids, and wetting/drying processes. This mini-symposium aims at bringing together researchers working to foster a deeper understanding of such coupled multiphysics phenomena, which often require a multiscale approach (from particle to the REV, and from the REV to the well or the reservoir scale).

Contacts:

Gabriele Della Vecchia (gabriele.dellavecchia@polimi.it)

Guido Musso (guido.musso@polito.it)

Happy New Year 2023

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

Dear ALERT community,

On behalf of the ALERT Bureau and the Board of directors, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year 2023.

This year, two new members joined us (https://alertgeomaterials.eu/alert-geomaterials/members/), and the annual meeting in Aussois was a great success, with more than 200 participants at the Center Paul Langevin. We can only hope to keep the same trend this year.

We wish you all the best for 2023, may it bring peace, health and joy to you and your loved ones.

See you all in Aussois,
Arthur and Frédéric.

PhD open position at EPFL

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

The Laboratory of Soil Mechanics (LMS) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL, Lausanne, is seeking a Ph.D. student to support the development of innovative tools for designing geotechnical engineered barriers for the isolation of waste from the environment. The focus of the project concerns both nuclear waste and municipal waste barriers.

More information on this flyer.

Please send an email with the subject line “Ph.D. application – SNSF project” including your motivation letter and your CV to recruitment.lms@epfl.ch and angelica.tuttolomondo@epfl.ch.
Applications will be evaluated as soon as received.

Deux demi-journées en l’honneur de Jacques Desrues et Denis Caillerie

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

*ENGLISH BELOW*

La direction du Laboratoire 3SR, aidée par Pierre Bésuelle et Cino Viggiani, vous invite à participer à deux demi-journées (26 et 27 Janvier 2023) en l’honneur de Jacques Desrues et de Denis Caillerie. Ces deux demi-journées auront lieu dans l’amphithéâtre du Laboratoire LEGI.

Plus d’informations sont disponibles sur le flyer.

À l’exception de l’exposé de Claudio Tamagnini, cet événement sera entièrement en Français. Il sera également possible d’assister à ces présentations en visioconférence. Ceux qui le souhaitent, peuvent contacter Pierre Bésuelle (pierre.besuelle@3sr-grenoble.fr) et/ou Cino Viggiani (cino.viggiani@3sr-grenoble.fr) pour obtenir le lien zoom.

*ENGLISH*

The management of the 3SR Laboratory, assisted by Pierre Bésuelle and Cino Viggiani, invites you to participate in two half-days (26 and 27 January 2023) in honour of Jacques Desrues and Denis Caillerie. These two half-days will take place in the amphitheatre of Laboratoire LEGI.

More information is available on the flyer.

With the exception of Claudio Tamagnini’s presentation, this event will be entirely in French. It will also be possible to attend these presentations by videoconference. Those who wish to do so can contact Pierre Bésuelle (pierre.besuelle@3sr-grenoble.fr) and/or Cino Viggiani (cino.viggiani@3sr-grenoble.fr) to obtain the zoom link.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Geotechnical & Geosystems Engineering at EPFL

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Arthur Fanara

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/