Postdoc position in geomechanics at ENTPE-LTDS (Lyon, France)
Multi-scale behaviour and damage of heterogeneous rocks around underground excavations.
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). —> Link to description
Borsa di dottorato presso University of Strathclyde, Glasgow – UK
Il Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale dell’Università di Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland, UK) offre una posizione di dottorato sul tema “Vegetation-mediated ground-atmosphere interaction“.
Durata: 3 anni
Borsa: £1250/mese
Relatore: Prof. Alessandro Tarantino
Ulteriori informazioni nell’allegato: PhD Vegetation-mediated ground-atmosphere interaction
Elezioni 2020 per il parziale rinnovo del CUN
Vi ricordiamo le Elezioni 2020 per il parziale rinnovo del Consiglio Universitario Nazionale (CUN) – Aree 06, 08 e 14.
Le votazioni si terranno in uno o più giorni, fissati a livello di Ateneo per le varie sedi italiane, tra martedì 14 gennaio e giovedì 16 gennaio 2020.
Per l’Area Scientifico-Disciplinare 08 – Ingegneria Civile e Architettura, di cui fa parte il s.s.d. ICAR/07 Geotecnica, si vota per l’elezione di un Ricercatore Universitario come componente del CUN. L’elettorato attivo spetta a tutti i Ricercatori Universitari dell’Area, anche a tempo determinato, in servizio alla data del 1° novembre 2019.
Ulteriori informazioni sul sito https://elezionicun.miur.it/
Bando assegno di ricerca presso la sezione INGV di Milano
Vi segnaliamo un bando di assegno di ricerca professionalizzante, per svolgere attività di ricerca presso la sezione INGV di Milano, con argomento “Caratterizzazione dei siti di installazione di stazioni sismiche“.
Gli interessati potranno trovare la descrizione dell’assegno al link: http://istituto.ingv.it/images/assegno_di_ricerca_2020/Bando_MI_n.1.2020.pdf
Post-doc position at the Mechanics and Energy Laboratory of Northwestern University
The Mechanics and Energy Laboratory (MEL) of Northwestern University (Illinois, USA) 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.
Please contact Prof. Alessandro F. Rotta Loria (af-rottaloria@northwestern.edu) for more information about this position and the MEL. This call closes on February 25th, 2020.
Further information on this position can be found in the attached document.
Postdoc position at Delft University of Technology-Centrifuge modelling of cyclic soil-monopile interaction
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. 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.
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 1st, 2020.
Professor of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Division IV – Natural and Built Environment, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences (Germany) invites applications for the position of Professor (W3) of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. This position to be appointed at the earliest possible date and is associated with membership of the Board of Directors of the “Institute for Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics”.
We are looking for a personality who represents the entire scope of “Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering” with enthusiasm and innovative power. You further develop this field on new and approved methods and fundamental and application-oriented research, and you assume responsibility in research and education by relying on your excellent didactic skills, scientific achievements – proven by relevant publications – and your expertise in creatively combining fundamental principles, numerical description, experimental research and engineering application. A well-equipped laboratory is at your disposal.
Deadline: March 1st, 2020
More information in the attachment: Professor position 2020 – KIT
Decreto Ministeriale VQR 2015-2019
È stato pubblicato il Decreto del Ministro dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca contenente le linee guida per la Valutazione della Qualità della Ricerca (VQR) 2015-2019.
Documento allegato: DM n.1110_29.11.2019
Two Post-doctoral researcher opportunities at the University of Nottingham (UK)
The Nottingham Centre for Geomechanics (NCG) is currently undertaking two large multi-disciplinary projects related to investigating the behaviour of made-ground consisting of coal-mining spoil. NCG brings together expertise from the worlds of civil, geotechnical, and mining engineering as well as mathematics and material sciences to solve all forms of soil and rock-related design and construction problems. The projects are funded by the European Commission Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) and include project partners from across Europe.
The NCG is looking to recruit two post-doctoral researchers who will support the work of these RFCS projects as well as support the wider work of the research group. Although the NCG will consider any candidate with a strong fundamental geotechnical background, they are particularly interested in candidates who have experience with element testing, numerical modelling (FEA/FDM) or centrifuge modelling.
Candidates will have a first degree in Civil Engineering or cognate subject and will have been awarded a PhD (or have submitted their thesis for examination), ideally in an area of Geotechnical Engineering. The successful candidate will have good presentation and report writing skills. A good publication record will be an advantage but its absence should not hinder applications from those who have recently submitted their theses.
For application details see:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/ENG439119
“Senza neanche toccarla. La stabilizzazione della Torre di Pisa”, presentazione del libro – 27 novembre 2019
La storia della Torre, il sottosuolo, le commissioni e i progetti. Il Comitato Internazionale di Salvaguardia: gli studi e gli interventi, l’attuazione dell’intervento definitivo.
Mercoledì 27 novembre 2019 alle 17.30 nell’aula Magna Storica della Federico II, nella sede centrale di Corso Umberto I, si terrà la presentazione del libro ‘Senza neanche toccarla. La stabilizzazione della Torre di Pisa’ di Carlo Viggiani, professore emerito di geotecnica presso l’Ateneo federiciano.
Ulteriori informazioni nella locandina allegata: download
