Funded PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering, AI, and Digital Twins at SDSU–UC San Diego San Diego State University in United States

Jian Li at the University of Kansas is recruiting one postdoctoral researcher and two MS/PhD graduate research assistants for a research group focused on computer vision , machine learning , deep learning , augmented/mixed reality , UAVs/robotics , digital image correlation , computational mechanics , and structural health monitoring , with applications to civil and structural engineering . The postdoc is available immediately , while the GRA positions start in Spring 2027 . The post emphasizes ...

Stony Brook University in the United States is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate in aerial robotics , mechanical intelligence , structural mechanics , and shape-shifting/morphing UAV structures . The position is based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with close collaboration with Civil Engineering, and is part of the Soft Flyers Group and Dynamic Structures Laboratory. The project focuses on rethinking structures, actuators, sensors, and control systems for morphing winged UAVs. Th...

New Mexico State University is advertising fully funded PhD positions in AI for Agriculture through the Niu Lab. The research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence , machine learning , computer vision , robotics , and agriculture , with an emphasis on interdisciplinary work and field experiments. Eligible applicants include prospective PhD students from Computer Science , Computer/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering , or related fields. The post highlights a p...

Louisiana State University is advertising 2 fully funded PhD positions in Construction Management with Dr. Rui He. The research focus includes corrosion , infrastructure durability , multi-sensing for structural health monitoring (SHM) , and novel construction materials . Students with backgrounds in Materials , Structural , Mechanical , Data Science , or related fields are encouraged to apply. Helpful experience includes non-destructive testing (NDT) , sensing, and electrochemistry. The positio...

Yu Otsuki at the University of California, Irvine is actively recruiting two Postdoctoral Scholars for the Laboratory for Autonomy and Robotics in Construction (LARC) . The research focus is robotics and construction autonomy , especially off-road autonomous driving for construction vehicles , autonomous construction machinery , and multi-fleet coordination . The lab also highlights collaboration with industry partners, access to real-world operational data, and UCI’s new robotics center. Eligib...