PhD Position in Mining and Rock Engineering for Ground Support Design, Seismicity, and Rockburst Risk Luleå University of Technology in Sweden

LTU - Mining and Rock Engineering is advertising an open PhD position in Mining and Rock Engineering at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden.

The project addresses key challenges in underground mining at greater depths, including high in-situ stresses, seismicity, and rockburst risks. The research focus is on developing improved ground support design using a combination of laboratory testing, numerical modelling, and field data from deep underground mines.

This is a research-intensive opportunity connected to real-world mining problems and carried out in close collaboration with industry partners such as LKAB. Relevant academic interests include mining engineering, rock mechanics, geomechanics, seismicity, tunneling, and blasting.

The post does not list a deadline, funding package, or formal eligibility criteria. For questions, the post says to contact Yang Zou. Applicants should use the linked LTU vacancy post to find the official application route and any further instructions.