SOIL-STRUCTURE-INTERACTION FOR RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE – Postdoc at Chalmers University of Technology
The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology is now looking for a Postdoc researcher (24 months) who will study dynamic Soil-Structure-Interaction and its effect on design and maintenance of railway infrastructure (including but not limited to slab track). This project is a collaboration between the Concrete Structures and Geotechnics research groups and is embedded within the centre for Chalmers Railway Mechanics (CHARMEC). More info here.
ReStructure 2.0 – Webinar #1 “New soil-structure interaction frontiers in seismic areas”
Nell’ambito del progetto ReStructure 2.0 (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Reintegration Panel) sono stati organizzati una serie di webinar su temi di geotecnica sismica. Il primo di questi, dal titolo “New soil-structure interaction frontiers in seismic areas“, si svolgerà il 24 Febbraio 2022 (ore 17:00). Per l’iscrizione all’evento è necessario registrarsi utilizzando questo link. Maggiori informazioni sull’evento in questo flyer e in questo sito.
PhD Positions
A PhD position on “Non-linear soil behavior effects on earthquake recordings: Application to the French mainland sismo-tectonic context” is available at the French Centre for Studies and Expertise on Risks, the Environment, Mobility and Urban Planning (CEREMA). Details on the PhD Project and application procedure on this flyer. For more info, please contact Dr. Anna Chiaradonna (anna.chiaradonna1@univaq.it).
A PhD position on “Optimization of particle transport in polydisperse dense granular flows: towards sustainable processes” is available at the Université Gustave Eiffel (Paris). The project will be supervised by Patrick Richard and Riccardo Artoni (MAST/GPEM laboratory of the Gustave Eiffel University) and by Michele Larcher (Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Bolzano in Italy). Full details on this webpage.
PhD Positions
Monash Computational Geomechanics (MCG) Lab at Monash University is seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to develop a next generation of computational approach that combines our in-house SPH platform, advanced constitutive models and Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) to provide realistic simulations of block caving process at the field scale. More info on this flyer.
The Geotechnical Research Group at Chalmers University of Technology is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a PhD student position linked with a research project (funded by the Swedish research council) on the development of calcined clays as supplementary cementitious material for ground improvement (mass stabilisation, deep mixing). More info on this site.
School of Civil Engineering at Shandong University (China) invites applications for a postdoctoral position for a research project on developing advanced detection technologies for geohazard prevention based on drones: new monitoring and early warning systems for geohazards. For more info please, contact Prof. Ji-Peng Wang (ji-peng.wang@sdu.edu.cn).
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW- Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader in Geotechnical Engineering
The University of Glasgow is seeking an ambitious academic to join the Division of Infrastructure & Environment in the area of Geotechnical Engineering. The post is permanent and full-time and refers to geotechnics of offshore and onshore renewables, ground source heating and thermo-active foundations, geological disposal of nuclear waste, sustainable and low-carbon construction techniques and to the impact of climate change on geohazards and geotechnical infrastructure. Closing date for applications: 22 February 2022. More info on this site.
Assistant Professor Position in Geotechnical Engineering at NTU of Singapore
To fuel further development, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) of Singapore invite applications for Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) position in the areas of Geotechnical Engineering. Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU Workday career portal. Application remains open until the position is filled. More info on this site.
Smart soil stabilisation – PhD position at NTNU, Trondheim
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has an open position for a PhD candidate in smart soil stabilisation. The focus is on evaluating non-destructive monitoring techniques for soil stabilisation using laboratory and field trials and utilizing industry by-products for soil stabilisation. The fully-funded PhD position has a duration of 3 years. Application deadline February 15, 2022. More info on this site.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate at the University of Strathclyde
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde in partnership with a civil engineering contractor is seeking to appoint a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate (22-24 months) in the area Ground Engineering with a focus on developing deep technical understanding of the principles and processes controlling the use of inorganic latent hydraulic binder as a binding agent for improving the mechanical performance of soil for Smart Surfaces.
For further info, please, click here or contact Dr. Matteo Pedrotti or Prof. Alessandro Tarantino.
EGU 22 – Session ERE 2.5 – Shallow geothermal systems for heating and cooling: geoscience and engineering approaches
The session ERE 2.5 at the EGU General Assembly 2022 welcomes contributions about shallow geothermal energy applications, including traditional closed- and open-loop borehole heat exchangers as well as so-called energy geostructures (e.g. thermo-active foundations, walls, tunnels).
Due to the continuing difficulties that many people in the EGU community, all around the world, are experiencing, the abstract submission deadline is being extended to friday, 14 january 2022. More info on this flyer.
