PhD Positions in Sustainable Infrastructure and Earthquake Engineering University of South Carolina in United States

PhD positions are available in Sustainable Infrastructure and Earthquake Engineering at the University of South Carolina in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with start dates in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

The positions are being recruited by Professor Fabio Matta. The research topics include noncorrosive nonmetallic reinforcement for concrete bridge structures and sustainable, earthquake-resistant earth masonry. These projects are a strong fit for students interested in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and related infrastructure resilience topics.

Applicants are asked to prepare a CV, a brief cover letter explaining how they meet the qualifications, and one sample publication (with a Master’s thesis preferred if available). The post states that both domestic and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

For more details, candidates should check the Open Positions section on Prof. Matta’s USC webpage, where project flyers and additional information are available. No funding details or deadline date are specified in the post.