Investigating cracking in asphalt pavements

A fully funded PhD position is available in the field of Civil Engineering at the University of Antwerp, focusing on cracking in asphalt pavements. The successful candidate will investigate asphalt mixture cracking characterization and modeling, with a research stay at Tongji University under the supervision of Prof. Yu Yan. The position is funded through the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) program, and the scholar will graduate from the University of Antwerp. Applicants should have prior knowledge of asphalt mixture testing and characterization, with modeling experience considered an asset. A minimum English proficiency of B2 (CEFR) is required, and candidates must meet the CSC eligibility criteria. The start date is Fall 2026, and applications are due in March 2026. For more information about the CSC program and eligibility, visit the provided link. Interested and qualified candidates should contact David Hernando at the University of Antwerp.