Fully Funded PhD Position in Civil/Ocean Engineering – Structural Engineering, Fluid-Structure-Soil Interaction, Multi-Hazard Analysis, and Resilience Modeling University of Rhode Island in United States

Dr. Mehrshad Amini's research group at the University of Rhode Island (URI) is offering a fully funded Ph.D. position in Civil/Ocean Engineering. The research focuses on innovative topics such as structural engineering, fluid-structure-soil interaction modeling, multi-hazard analysis, and resilience modeling. The position is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or the Department of Ocean Engineering, with an expected start date no later than Fall 2026.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in civil engineering, ocean/marine engineering, or related fields. Required skills include familiarity with CFD analysis (e.g., OpenFOAM), FE modeling (e.g., OpenSees), statistics, probability theory, numerical methods, and programming experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar languages. Excellent technical writing and communication skills are essential.

The University of Rhode Island is a comprehensive doctoral research institution with state-of-the-art facilities, including the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering and a new Ocean Engineering complex. The university's location offers unique research opportunities related to ocean and coastal engineering.

Dr. Amini is an Assistant Professor with expertise in fluid-structure interaction modeling, multi-hazard analysis, and resilience metrics for coastal communities. For more information about Dr. Amini's research, visit his academic page at this link.

Funding for this position is fully provided, covering all major expenses for the Ph.D. student. The application deadline is December 28, 2025. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Amini at [email protected] with the subject line 'URI Graduate Application', including a brief research background, CV, unofficial transcript, and a selected publication if applicable. Selected applicants will also need to apply through the URI graduate admission portal.