Fully Funded PhD in Structural Engineering and Bridge Engineering (FRP-Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks) University of South Carolina in United States

Penn State University is advertising two fully funded PhD opportunities in structural engineering , with a research focus on timber structures , mass timber structural systems , and the development of new wood products . The positions are based in Tyler Hull’s lab at Penn State and involve a mix of experimental testing , numerical simulations , and the design of wood structural systems . This is a strong fit for students interested in civil/structural engineering, timber engineering, wood scienc...

Youngjae Choi, Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, is recruiting two Ph.D. students for his research group. Research interests include reinforced concrete (RC) , prestressed concrete , steel structures , infrastructure materials , life cycle assessment (LCA) of infrastructure , and 3D concrete printing . This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in civil/structural engineering, concrete materials, sustainable infrastructure, and advanced co...

Two fully funded PhD positions are available at The Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Architectural Engineering . The openings are with Dr. Botong Zheng and focus on experimental materials and experimental structures . Research directions include developing, fabricating, and testing advanced materials; studying how material properties and processing affect mechanical performance; and designing and running structural experiments with instrume...

Ph.D. position opening in Bridge Evaluation and Management at Portland State University . The project focuses on the advanced evaluation and management of corrosion risks in post-tensioned concrete bridges , with an emphasis on civil engineering , structural engineering , infrastructure resilience, and long-term durability of critical infrastructure. The position is being advertised by Thomas Schumacher (Professor & Associate Chair of Graduate Studies) together with David Yang . Interested appli...

Botong Zheng, Assistant Professor at Penn State University, is recruiting two fully funded PhD students to join his research group at Penn State, University Park , starting in Spring 2027 . One opening is in experimental materials research and the other is in experimental structural research . The positions emphasize hands-on experimental work and simulations , making them a strong fit for students interested in structural engineering, materials science, and related research areas. This is a PhD...