Funded MSc and PhD Opportunities in Geotechnical Engineering at Université de Sherbrooke Université de Sherbrooke in Canada

Funded PhD project at Abertay University in collaboration with the University of Dundee on the thermomechanical behaviour of energy piles under complex loading conditions . The project sits at the intersection of civil engineering , geotechnical engineering , environmental science , and shallow geothermal energy , with a strong focus on energy geostructures , ground source heat pumps , and low-carbon heating for net-zero infrastructure. The research aims to understand and measure the thermomecha...

PhD opportunity in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Regina for Fall 2027 intake . The opening is centered on research in unsaturated soils and mine tailing , with topic options including advanced laboratory testing of unsaturated soils , advanced numerical modeling of unsaturated soils , and characterization and improvement of mine tailing . This is a student-oriented research opening for applicants interested in civil/geotechnical engineering and related earth and environmental top...

Yichuan Zhu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University, is recruiting one fully funded PhD student for the Laboratory for Sensing, Imaging, and Geomechanics Analysis (SIGMA). The project focuses on the mechanical behavior of geomaterials at the micro- and nano-scales, with research combining laboratory testing, advanced imaging, and computational analysis. This is a strong fit for students interested in geomechanics, geotechnical engineerin...

🌊 Delft University of Technology is advertising a 2-year postdoctoral position in Tsunami Engineering within the Hydraulic Engineering Department . The role focuses on globally unique experimental data to improve understanding of tsunami inundation of coastlines and interaction with buildings . This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in civil engineering , environmental science , earth science , and related fluid/structural hazard research. The post is shared by Tiziana Rossetto , Hea...

Fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham in Offshore Wind Structures , focused on lifecycle damage analysis of offshore wind turbine welded structures. The project sits in the Department of Civil Engineering , School of Engineering, and will use advanced experimental and numerical techniques to study damage mechanisms in ageing offshore wind assets and improve long-term structural integrity. This opportunity is led by Ali Mehmanparast , 125th Anniversary Chair and Professor o...