PhD Position in Multi-scale Modelling and Experimental Assessment of Volumetrically Prestressed Concrete Empa in Switzerland

Penn State University is advertising two fully funded PhD opportunities in structural engineering , with a research focus on timber structures , mass timber structural systems , and the development of new wood products . The positions are based in Tyler Hull’s lab at Penn State and involve a mix of experimental testing , numerical simulations , and the design of wood structural systems . This is a strong fit for students interested in civil/structural engineering, timber engineering, wood scienc...

ETH Zurich is offering two paid, full-time doctoral fellowships in Architecture and Technology through the A&T Doctoral Programme . The programme is interdisciplinary and sits within the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA), bringing together architecture, engineering, computation, digital fabrication, robotic construction, building systems, structural design, and related research areas. Successful applicants will join one of the participating professorships, such as Architecture and Di...

Empa and ETH Zürich are advertising a fully funded PhD position in the SURPASS EU Horizon Europe project, focused on multi-scale modelling and experimental assessment of volumetrically prestressed concrete . The research combines finite element modelling (FEM) , large-scale experimental testing , shape memory alloys , and 3D concrete printing to advance sustainable infrastructure . The position is based in Dübendorf / Zurich, Switzerland and runs for 48 months . Supervision is listed under Prof....

Two fully funded PhD positions are available at The Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Architectural Engineering . The openings are with Dr. Botong Zheng and focus on experimental materials and experimental structures . Research directions include developing, fabricating, and testing advanced materials; studying how material properties and processing affect mechanical performance; and designing and running structural experiments with instrume...

Botong Zheng, Assistant Professor at Penn State University, is recruiting two fully funded PhD students to join his research group at Penn State, University Park , starting in Spring 2027 . One opening is in experimental materials research and the other is in experimental structural research . The positions emphasize hands-on experimental work and simulations , making them a strong fit for students interested in structural engineering, materials science, and related research areas. This is a PhD...