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Offshore wind European project
Dear Colleagues,
we have just entered a European Project (https://tailwind-project.eu) related to station-keeping systems for floating wind energy. So, we will soon open scholarships to join the project’s multidisciplinary team.
Our main tasks in this project are related to a case study on the Portuguese Atlantic coast including: i) definition of hydrodynamic actions for the Atlantic coast (waves, currents, wind…); ii) selection of floater, mooring line and anchor system; iii) hydrodynamic modelling of mooring lines and anchor; iv) experimental cyclic characterization of foundations soils (cyclic triaxial testing); v) geotechnical and scour numerical modelling of seabeds.
The persons we are seeking can have either a Master’s or PhD degree in geotechnical engineering fields and will work mainly on Geotechnical numerical modelling of the anchor system and foundation soil. So, we would appreciate any experience in the numerical modelling of this type of structures.
The scholarships will have a duration of 12 months starting in June or September 2025 and can be eventually extended.
The work will be performed in the Civil Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP).
Any interested candidates should send their CV to sara.rios@fe.up.pt, as soon as possible.
Seminario Prof. Rollins 19 Maggio Roma
Nell’ambito del 25° anniversario dell’Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) lunedì 19 maggio 2025, dalle ore 11.15 alle ore 12.30, si terrà presso la sede INGV di Roma (Via di Vigna Murata 605, Roma) il seminario del Prof. Kyle M. Rollins (Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA) su “Developing liquefaction prediction equations for gravels based on DPT blow count and shear wave velocity at field case history sites”.
Si prega cortesemente di compilare il modulo di registrazione
(https://25anni.ingv.it/comuni
Il seminario potrà essere seguito anche in streaming al link: https://www.youtube.com/ingvev
PhD Opportunity inNext-generation Metafoundations for Enhanced Seismic Protection of Nuclear Power Plants exploiting Soil-Structure Interaction
Prof. Oreste Bursi, Full Professor at the University of Trento (Italy), and Dr. Davide Noè Gorini, Assistant Professor at the University of Trento, are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join their research group on Hazard protection of Civil Engineering Structures. The research project aims to advance the frontiers of Earthquake Engineering, Strucrtural and Geotechnical Engineering, and Metamaterials/Metastructures.
The selected PhD candidate will contribute to the design of cutting-edge 3D seismic protection solutions for next generation Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs), including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
This highly multidisciplinary project will benefit from a strong partnership with Prof. James Ricles and his research group (University of Lehigh, U.S.). Accordingly, the project also offers the possibility of spending a period abroad.
Application process
The call and information regarding the public competition are available at the following links:
– PhD Program;
– Research subjects.
Applications should be submitted through this link. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM (CET).
More details are provided in the flyer.
Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to reach out at: oreste.bursi@unitn.it; davidenoe.gorini@unitn.it
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Energy GeoStructures
Dr. Davide Noè Gorini, Assistant Professor at the University of Trento, and Prof. Marco Broccardo, Associate Professor at the University of Trento, are seeking two highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to join their research group on Multi-Physics Analysis, Design and Assessment of Energy Infrastructural Networks. The project aims to push forward the boundaries of multi-physics numerical and analytical modeling of Geothermal Energy Structures, with the goal of developing innovative urban energy solutions that meet evolving energy efficiency and mechanical performance demands.
The ideal candidate will hold a strong background in Geotechnical/Energy Engineering, with expertise in multi-physics analysis and numerical modeling. Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and AI-driven computational techniques is highly desirable. Proficiency in tools such as ABAQUS, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB/Simulink is particularly valued. More in general, candidates with advanced programming skills are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants are preliminary invited to send to Dr. Davide Noè Gorini (davidenoe.gorini@unitn.it) the following material:
1. Cover Letter – A formal introduction explaining your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the research (no more than two pages).
2. Curriculum Vitae – Detailing your academic background, research experience, publications, and industry experience.
3. List of References – Names and contact information for individuals (minimum two, maximum three) who would provide letters of recommendation upon request.
4. List of Published Papers (if applicable) – Include journal or conference publications.
5. English Proficiency Test Scores – IELTS or TOEFL scores, if applicable.
Major detail are provided in the flyer
Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to reach out at: davidenoe.gorini@unitn.it
IARG 2025 – Firenze, 10-12 settembre 2025
Cari Amici, Cari Colleghi,
vi ricordiamo che l’Incontro Annuale dei Ricercatori di Geotecnica del 2025 (IARG 2025) si terrà a Firenze dal 10 al 12 settembre presso l’Auditorium di Santa Apollonia (via San Gallo 25).
L’incontro sarà preceduto dalla Scuola di Dottorato del GNIG, che quest’anno affronterà il tema “Argini e dighe in terra”. Le lezioni avranno luogo presso la Scuola di Ingegneria dell’Università degli Studi di Firenze dall’8 al 10 settembre secondo il programma allegato.
Vi segnaliamo di seguito le principali scadenze:
• 30 aprile: comunicazione dei titoli e degli autori dei contributi
• 30 giugno: invio dei contributi
• 30 giugno: iscrizione alla Scuola di Dottorato
Vi raccomandiamo di registrare la vostra partecipazione all’incontro e alla cena sociale, che si terrà giovedì 11 settembre presso le Serre Torrigiani (Firenze). Tutte le informazioni relative alla Scuola di Dottorato, allo IARG e alle modalità di partecipazione alla cena sociale sono disponibili sul sito ufficiale.
Dato l’altissimo afflusso turistico della città, vi consigliamo vivamente di prenotare l’alloggio con largo anticipo.
Vi aspettiamo numerosi.
Il Comitato Organizzatore di IARG 2025
Seminario online – prof. George Gazetas – 8 aprile 2025
Martedì 8 aprile 2025 ore 12:00 – 14:00 nell’ambito dei corsi di Ingegneria dell’Università Telematica Pegaso si terrà un seminario in modalità telematica dal titolo “DYNAMIC SOIL-FOUNDATION-STRUCTURE INTERACTION” tenuto dal prof. George Gazetas (Emeritus Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens).
LINK: https://meet.google.com/miy-qyrz-epu
INTRODUCE E MODERA: Prof.ssa Anna Scotto di Santolo (Professoressa Ordinaria di Geotecnica – Università Telematica Pegaso)
DESTINATARI DEL SEMINARIO: docenti, dottorandi, studenti, professionisti
Applicants for postdoctoral fellowships (landslides, natural hazards) wanted at Charles University in Prague, Czechia, through the MSCA & CHARLESTON programmes
We are looking for truly outstanding candidates who are willing to develop and submit their own research project (with support from the prospective supervisor – Dr. Gianvito Scaringi) on the following topics:
Topic 1. Landslides in a changing climate
Topic 2. Chemo-mechanics of clay landslides and engineered clay barriers
The candidate must hold (or expect to obtain shortly) a PhD degree in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or geosciences with a thesis clearly matching one of the topics above.
Candidates who have obtained their degree more than 8 years before the call deadline or have lived in the Czech Republic for over 1 year in the past 3 years are not eligible to apply.
Please note that we are looking for candidates who will apply for a postdoctoral fellowship under either the EU MSCA PF programme or the Charles University “CHARLESTON” programme. The success of the application is obviously not guaranteed. We offer support in preparing a competitive proposal that harmonises the needs and skills of the candidate, the supervisor, and the hosting department.
We will only consider outstanding candidates with clear potential and a documented publication record stemming from their doctoral/postdoctoral research.
To be considered, applications must be received by 15 April 2025. The selected candidate(s) will then work with the supervisor on the preparation of the project proposal, with support from Charles University.
Please submit your resume, motivation letter, and a pitch for a project proposal (max 2 A4 pages including up to 1 figure and references) to gianvito.scaringi@natur.cuni.cz. Incomplete applications will be discarded.
Further details are provided in the flyer.
Two doctoral students (soil mechanics / geotechnics) at Charles University in Prague, Czechia
We are looking for two highly motivated doctoral students for our 4-year doctoral programme at Charles University in Prague.
The successful candidates must hold a master’s degree in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or equivalent subjects.
Deadline for applications: 15 April 2025
Start date: 1 October 2025
Send your resume & motivation letter to gianvito.scaringi@natur.cuni.cz
Position 1. Effect of temperature on the engineering behaviour of geomaterials
Supervisor: Dr. Gianvito Scaringi
Required experience/skills: coding of constitutive models of geomaterials, and/or thermo-hydromechanical numerical modelling of geomaterials (e.g., Plaxis, Comsol, Geostudio), and/or experience in a soil mechanics laboratory conducting advanced experiments (e.g., unsaturated and/or cyclic/dynamic triaxial, thermal oedometer or triaxial, CRS oedometer, ring shear), and/or fieldwork experience with energy geostructures.
Position 2. Numerical modelling of soil cyclic behaviour
Supervisor: Prof. David Masin
Required experience/skills: deep understanding of advanced constitutive models of soils (ideally, knowledge of hypoplasticity) as well as programming skills (mainly C++ and Fortran) and knowledge of ABAQUS, OpenGeoSys, and Plaxis.
Further details are provided in the flyer.
Prof. Jean Vaunat – Corso: ” Modelling of soil behaviour for conventional and non-conventional geotechnical applications”
Dal 7 aprile e fino al 23 aprile il Prof. Jean Vaunat terrà un corso di dottorato dal titolo “Modelling of soil behaviour for conventional and non-conventional geotechnical applications” in 6 lezioni presso l’Aula Multimediale dell’Edificio di Ingegneria Civile dell’Università di Roma Tor Vergata e online sulla piattaforma MS Teams.
I dettagli del corso e dell’iscrizione sono disponibili nella locandina.
Il corso è rivolto agli studenti di dottorato e ai colleghi interessati.
Lateral Load Blind Prediction Competition
Blind Prediction Competition
an initiative of KU Leuven in cooperation with Prof. Alessandro Mandolini, Chair of TC212 Deep Foundation ISSMGE.
Key Details:
- participants will predict the lateral-load response of of hollow steel monopiles installed at a test site in Zeebrugge, Belgium; one pile was installed by vibratory driving and the other by impact hammering
- this is a unique opportunity to apply geotechnical insights, test models, and compare predictions with field performance results
- data from in-situ geotechnical investigation and laboratory tests are provided to support participants’ predictions.
REGISTER today to secure your spot and demonstrate your geotechnical skills on the global stage!
For more information visit: https://bwk.kuleuven.be/projects/sage-sand/blind-prediction-competition
DEADLINE April 28th, 2025
The winner will be announced on the first day of the DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement: Geotechnics Reimagined, which will be held in Bruges in May 21-23, 2025.
