Numa Bertola

Two fully funded PhD positions are open at the University of Luxembourg in the Sustainable Concrete Structures Laboratory for a project on bridge reuse and lifespan extension . The positions are part of a large-scale European project on sustainable infrastructure management and involve full-scale applications of innovative solutions in civil infrastructure. The first PhD topic focuses on the reuse of prestressed precast bridge elements , developing a reuse-to-design methodology for concrete girders. The second topic focuses on bridge strengthening with UHPFRC , using a multi-scale approach for regenerative intervention. These projects are well suited to candidates interested in structural engineering , civil engineering , concrete structures , and sustainable infrastructure. The lab is looking for applicants with a strong background in structural engineering and a real interest in working in a multidisciplinary and multinational research environment. The positions are based in Belval, Luxembourg , with a planned start date of 1 October 2026 . Application deadline: 15 July 2026. Funding: fully funded. The post says to see the attached document for the application link and further instructions.