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Washington State University

Fully Funded PhD in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering and Management, AI, Digital Twins, and Robotics at Washington State University Washington State University in United States

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PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded PhD openings with full scholarship support via research or teaching assistantship, including tuition waiver, stipend, and benefits. Students may work as a Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant.

Deadline

Jan 10, 2027

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Washington State University

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About this position

PhD funding is available at the Built Environment Technology Application (BETA) Lab, School of Design and Construction, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, Washington State University.

The post announces 1 to 2 fully funded PhD openings in Civil Engineering, focused on construction engineering and management under the supervision of Dr. Hongtao Dang.

Research interests include AI and spatial intelligence (agentic systems, machine learning, computer vision, spatial reasoning for buildings, construction and civil infrastructure), digital twins and digital delivery (BIM/VDC, interoperability, lifecycle information integration), human-technology interaction and safety (extended reality, training, human factors), and automation, robotics and reality capture (robotics, drones, sensing, laser scanning, photogrammetry).

The position may involve work as a Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant, with expectations to publish and present research findings and contribute to a respectful and inclusive research environment.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a BA/BS and a Master's degree in a design, architecture engineering, civil engineering, construction-related discipline, or a similar field. Strong writing and communication skills are required, along with BIM/VDC or digital delivery experience or related skills.

Funding includes tuition waiver, stipend, and benefits through research or teaching assistantship support.

Location: Pullman, Washington, USA. Expected start: Fall 2027. Priority deadline: 2027-01-10.

To apply, email Dr. Hongtao Dang with your CV/resume and a brief statement covering your research experience, research interests, and motivation for joining the BETA Lab.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD openings with full scholarship support via research or teaching assistantship, including tuition waiver, stipend, and benefits. Students may work as a Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant.

What's required

Applicants should have a BA/BS and a Master's degree in a design, architecture engineering, civil engineering, construction-related discipline, or a similar field. Strong writing and communication skills are required, along with BIM/VDC or digital delivery-related skills. The post also emphasizes interest in research, publication, presentation, and contributing to a respectful and inclusive research environment.

How to apply

Email Dr. Hongtao Dang with your resume/CV. Briefly address your previous research experience and relevant skills, your research interests, and why you want to join the BETA research lab.

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