Micaela Mercuri

Assistant Professor Micaela Mercuri at the University of New Mexico is seeking a motivated PhD student for the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The project sits at the intersection of geomechanics , computational mechanics , fracture and damage mechanics , and data-driven/AI approaches , with applications to geomaterials , infrastructure , and natural hazards . This is a strong fit for students interested in Civil Engineering , Geotechnical Engineering , Structural Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , or Engineering Mechanics . Preferred experience includes numerical modeling, programming, laboratory testing, or machine learning, though these are not required. The post indicates that the position is expected to include PhD funding , subject to admission and university requirements. To apply, interested candidates should email [email protected] with a CV, academic transcripts, and a short description of research interests and relevant experience.