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Thomas Schumacher

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PhD Position in Bridge Evaluation and Management Portland State University in United States

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PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

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United States

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Portland State University

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Environmental Science
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Infrastructure Resilience

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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 applicants should have an M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and a relevant research background.

To apply, email a brief description of your background and motivation together with your current resume to [email protected] and [email protected].

Anticipated start date: Winter (January 4) or Spring (March 29) 2027.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should have an M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and a fitting research background. The post asks interested individuals to send a background and motivation email along with a current resume.

How to apply

Email [email protected] and [email protected] with a description of your background and motivation plus your current resume.

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Professor & Associate Chair of Graduate Studies

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Research Interests

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Materials Science

Infrastructure Resilience

Environmental Science