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Ahmed Elshaer

9 months ago

Fully Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Structural and Wind Engineering at Lakehead University Lakehead University in Canada

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Civil Engineering

Funding

This is a fully funded opportunity for both PhD and postdoctoral positions. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage details are provided, but the positions are described as fully funded.

Deadline

Expired

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Canada

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Lakehead University

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Keywords

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Wind Engineering
Technical Engineering
Programming Language
Structural Dynamic

About this position

Lakehead University’s Structural and Wind Engineering Research Laboratory (SWERL), led by Associate Professor Ahmed Elshaer, is recruiting one highly motivated PhD student and one postdoctoral fellow for fully funded positions. The research focuses on structural wind engineering, utilizing both experimental and numerical methods in a collaborative and well-supported environment. The lab is seeking candidates with a strong background in structural dynamics, coding and programming skills, knowledge of wind engineering, and experience with experimental testing. Applicants must currently reside outside Canada. PhD candidates must hold a Master’s degree, and postdoctoral candidates must hold a PhD degree. The opportunity is ideal for those interested in impactful, forward-looking research in structural and wind engineering. Application review begins February 3, 2026, and only applications submitted through the official link will be considered. The positions are fully funded, though specific stipend and tuition details are not provided. For more information, visit the application link or the supervisor’s LinkedIn profile.

Funding details

This is a fully funded opportunity for both PhD and postdoctoral positions. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage details are provided, but the positions are described as fully funded.

What's required

Applicants must currently reside outside Canada. PhD applicants must already hold a Master’s degree. Postdoctoral applicants must already hold a PhD degree. Strong assets include a solid background in structural dynamics, coding and programming skills, knowledge of wind engineering, and experience with experimental testing.

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Structural Engineering

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