PhD, POSTDOC and TENURE TRACK positions
- MODELLING OF COMPLEX PROCESSES IN GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
2-year position in the newly formed Westlake University in Hangzhou China. The project is focused on creating advanced modeling techniques combining different physics layers, such as fluids, soils, and solids. Experience in computational methods such as Discrete Element Method, Lattice Boltzmann Method, Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics, Particle Finite Element Method, Material Point Method, and related methods is highly desirable. More info on the these websites: research_group , Westlake_University. For further information please send an email to Prof Galindo Torres (s.torres@westlake.edu.cn).
- CENTRIFUGE MODELLING OF GEOTECHNICAL STRUCTURES MADE WITH CEMENT MODIFIED SOILS (CMS)
Eighteen month post doctoral position at Université Gustave Eiffel. The overall aim of the project is to develop the use of CMS as construction materials for geotechnical structures. The post doctoral research fellow will sepcifically study the mechanical behaviour of geotechnical structures made with cement modified soils using centrifuge test on small-scale models. More information on this website and on this flyer.
- TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Aalto University School of Engineering invites applications for Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering. The call is targeted to ambitious individuals seeking a full-time Assistant Professor position in the Aalto University tenure track system. The vacancy is open at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering (website). More information on this website.
- PHD POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH (UK)
Engineering solutions for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste requires a challenging combination of knowledge: on one hand, how structures such as tunnels and caverns within a rock mass modify the local/regional stress state, and on the other hand,how these structures respond to in-situ stresses over century to millennium timescales. Applications are invited for a fully-funded (3 years, 8 months) PhD to commence in 1st February 2023, hosted in the Rock Mechanics Laboratory, School of Environment, Geosciences & Geography at the University of Portsmouth. More information in this flyer or on this website.
InterPore 2023 – 15th annual meeting & short courses. Edimburgo, 22-25 maggio 2023
Dal 22 al 25 maggio 2023, ad Edimburgo (UK), si svolgerà la conferenza internazionale InterPore2023 (15th annual meeting & short courses) organizzata da InterPore (International Society for Porous Media). La Call for Abstracts è aperta fino al 3 gennaio 2023. Maggiori informazioni sull’evento in questo nuovo flyer e nel sito dedicato.
PhD positions
- COUPLED COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) AND GRANULAR FLOW – The University of Sydney
A funded PhD position is available in the Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials (SciGEM) at The University of Sydney on heterarchical stochastic modelling of granular media. Applications close 1 January 2023. Please contact Prof.r Itai Einav (itai.einav@sydney.edu.au) for more information or to apply with CV and cover letter.
- FROM GEO-RESOURCES TO ENERGY STORAGE: HOW DO UNDERGROUND LITHOLOGIES RESPOND TO THERMO-MECHANICAL COUPLING? – HWU
The scope of this PhD project is to use different scale observations to model and predict the stability of targeted lithologies in underground complex systems when those are subjected to cyclic TM stress changes over prolonged periods. More information on the project and how to apply in this flyer.
- MODELLING OF WAVE PROPAGATION IN SOILS DUE TO RAIL TRAFFIC – Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology is seeking candidates for a PhD position on the Numerical and Geophysical Modelling of Wave Propagation in Soils due to Rail Traffic. The candidate should have a strong background in numerical modelling and soil mechanics, and have a genuine interest and aptitude for the development, computer implementation and application of numerical and probabilistic-based algorithms. Deadline for applications: 14 January 2023. Further details can be found at this page.
- LOW CARBON CONSTRUCTION OF EARTHWORKS – Teesside University
Teesside University is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity in the field of geotechnics, with the topic “Low carbon construction of earthworks considering suction and three-dimension effects and reuse of waste materials”. The research work involves analytical, numerical and statistical modelling. Therefore, applicant is expected to have good mathematical and programming skills. Applicant is encouraged to contact Dr Huang with a CV, motivational letter and research plan (optional) before making the application. Application deadline is on 01/02/2023 5:00PM (UK time). For details on the position, please refer to this web-page.
InterPore 2023 – 15th annual meeting & short courses. Edimburgo, 22-25 maggio 2023
Dal 22 al 25 maggio 2023, ad Edimburgo (UK), si svolgerà la conferenza internazionale InterPore2023 (15th annual meeting & short courses) organizzata da InterPore (International Society for Porous Media). La Call for Abstracts è aperta fino al 12 dicembre 2022. Maggiori informazioni sull’evento in questo nuovo flyer e nel sito dedicato.
ADVANCED CONSTITUIVE MODELLING FOR SOFT ROCKS – Anita Laera – Bari, 2 dicembre 2022
Nell’ambito degli incontri di Ingegneria Geotecnica “INGEGNERIA GEOTECNICA: COME E PERCHÉ”, organizzati dal gruppo di Geotecnica del Politecnico di Bari, la dott.ssa Anita Laera, dottore di ricerca del Politecnico di Bari e attualmente Research Engineer presso Plaxis Geotechnical analysis, terrà il seminario dal titolo “Advanced constituive modelling for soft rocks”. Il seminario si svolgerà il prossimo venerdì 2 dicembre alle ore 17 presso la sala consiliare al 1° piano del DICATECh del Politecnico di Bari. Sarà possibile seguire l’evento anche in modalità telematica, collegandosi a questo link. Maggiori informazioni in questo flyer. 
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. PRACTICE OF MACHINE LEARNING IN CONSTITUTIVE MODELLING OF SOILS – Roma, 29 Novembre 2022
Martedì 29 Novembre 2022, ore 12:00-13:00, presso la Biblioteca Geotecnica del Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale e Geotecnica dell’Università di Roma La Sapienza (Via Eudossiana 18, 3° piano sul Chiostro della Facoltà) il prof. Zhen-Yu Yin (Hong Kong Polytechnic University) terrà un seminario dal titolo: Practice of Machine Learning in Constitutive Modelling of Soils. Maggiori informazioni in questo flyer.
RECENTI SVILUPPI NELLA PROGETTAZIONE DI OPERE IN SOTTERRANEO. Roma 5-20 dicembre 2022
Nell’ambito del Corso di Dottorato in Ingegneria Strutturale e Geotecnica dell’Università di Roma La Sapienza, nei giorni 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20 dicembre 2022, si terrà il corso Recenti sviluppi nella progettazione di opere in sotterraneo, organizzato dalla Prof.ssa Daniela Boldini (Dipartimento Ingegneria Chimica Materiali Ambiente, Sapienza Università di Roma) e tenuto con la collaborazione dei Proff. Angelo Amorosi, Franco Bontempi, Augusto Desideri, Salvatore Miliziano, Sebastiano Rampello, Tatiana Rotonda, Dr. Diego Sebastiani (Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale e Geotecnica, Sapienza Università di Roma), Alessandro Graziani, Albino Lembo Fazio (Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi ROMA TRE). Il corso si terrà in modalità mista: in presenza presso l’aula Caveau della Facoltà di Ingegneria (via Eudossiana 18, Roma), e online tramite l’applicazione Zoom. Per la partecipazione è necessario compilare questo modulo di registrazione entro domenica 4 dicembre 2022 alle ore 19:00. Maggiori informazioni in questa pagina web e in questo flyer.
Geomechanical modeling of inelastic deformation and failure in the subsurface – PhD and Postdoc positions at Northwestern University
The geomechanics modeling group led by Prof. Giuseppe Buscarnera at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Northwestern University, is about to open two PhD positions and one Postdoctoral Scholar positions. The two projects focus on activities pertaining to landslide hazard analysis and deep carbon mineralization finalized to CO2 storage, respectively. Further information can be provided upon request by contacting directly Prof. Buscarnera (g-buscarnera@northwestern.edu) and is available at the links below:
ReStructure 2.0 “TOWARDS NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSES OF BIO-CEMENTED GEOSYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS IN LIQUEFACTION MITIGATION” – Katerina Ziotopoulou, 17 novembre 2022
Giovedì 17 novembre (ore 17:00) si svolgerà il prossimo evento organizzato nell’ambito del progetto ReStructure 2.0 (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Reintegration Panel). Lo speaker sarà la Professoressa Katerina Ziotopoulou (University of California at Davis), con la presentazione dal titolo “TOWARDS NONLINEAR DYNAMIC ANALYSES OF BIO-CEMENTED GEOSYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS IN LIQUEFACTION MITIGATION“. L’evento sarà in modalità webinar (qui il modulo di iscrizione). Maggiori informazioni in questo flyer e in questa pagina.
MODELING ALPINE MASS MOVEMENTS – PhD and PostDoc Positions at ETH Zurich
The Chair of Alpine Mass Movements at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) at ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos offer two PhD and one PostDoc positions in the field of modeling Alpine Mass Movements. The full description and application webpage is given in the links below:
