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Jingxiao Liu

8 months ago

Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

December 31, 2026
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Singapore

University

Nanyang Technological University Singapore

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Keywords

Computer Science
Geology
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Smart Grid Technology
Civil Engineering
Geophysics
Infrastructure Management
Fiber-optic Sensing
Damage Detection
Urban Resilience
Distributed Sensing
ML

About this position

I’m excited to share that I will be joining Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore) as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering in Fall 2026. I am honored to be appointed as a Nanyang Assistant Professor, one of NTU’s prestigious faculty appointments.

My journey has been made possible by the mentorship, collaboration, and support of many—especially my advisors, colleagues, and mentors, to whom I am deeply grateful.

I am now recruiting multiple fully funded PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to join my group at NTU. Our research will focus on:
?? 1. Civil Infrastructure Monitoring Using Distributed Sensing (e.g., distributed fiber-optic sensing—DAS, DSS, OFDR—and mobile sensing with vehicle fleets)
?? 2. Urban Geophysics and Seismic Noise Monitoring with Distributed Acoustic Sensing
?? 3. AI/ML for Urban Resilience and Smart Infrastructure
Our mission is to develop scalable and cost-effective approaches for monitoring the built and natural environment, advancing safety, sustainability, and resilience.

What we offer
- PhD students: Funding covers tuition, stipend, and benefits, with additional support for visiting scholar opportunities at universities worldwide
- Postdocs: Initial one-year appointment, extendable up to three years based on performance
- Research assistants and visiting scholars are also welcome
- Funding available for travel, training, computing resources, and publications
- Competitive packages, access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and collaborations with world-class researchers

Qualifications
- PhD students: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Seismology, Geophysics, Computer/Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Math/Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. Strong motivation, effective communication, and a willingness to engage in fieldwork are essential
- Postdocs: PhD in a related field with a strong research record and expertise in at least one of the following: distributed fiber-optic sensing, structural health monitoring, structural dynamics, seismology, geophysics, or AI/ML for science and engineering

Preferred Skills
- Experience in LLMs, LVMs, foundation models, or world models is a plus
- Hands-on experience in structural testing
- Experience in distributed fiber-optic sensing (DAS, DSS, DTS, OFDR, multiplex FBG), including analysis and deployment
- Strong numerical modeling and simulation skills (e.g., COMSOL Multiphysics)
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Julia) and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- Background in distributed/parallel computing for large-scale seismic or DAS data

How to Apply
Send your CV, selected publications, transcript, and research statement (optional) to [email protected] with the subject line: “PhD/Postdoc/RA Application.”

More details here: jingxiao-liu.com/openings

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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