2 PhD Positions in Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete (ENAC/CONSTRUCT) — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Mission
The CONSTRUCT Laboratory at the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), EPFL, led by Prof.
David Ruggiero, is seeking two highly motivated PhD candidates to join a newly funded Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project: “Multiscale Modelling of Cracked Reinforced Concrete: From Aggregate Interlock to Structural Assessment”.
- Mission
- The CONSTRUCT Laboratory at the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), EPFL, led by Prof.
- Main duties and responsibilities
- As a PhD candidate, you will be expected to:
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities
- As a PhD candidate, you will be expected to:
- Conduct cutting-edge research including experimental design, testing, data analysis, and modelling
- Develop analytical and numerical models of the structural behaviour of cracked reinforced concrete
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Collaborate with academic and industry partners
- Contribute to laboratory activities, including supervision of MSc students and teaching assistance Profile
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with focus on reinforced concrete structures (completed or expected before the employment start date)
- Interest in both experimental and analytical aspects of structural engineering
- Experience with large-scale structural testing, ideally using Digital Image Correlation and/or Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing
Application process
- The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will also be requested to apply to the doctoral program in Civil and Environmental Engineering ( EDCE ).
Additional details
- The project combines experimental testing, advanced sensing, and multiscale modelling, spanning from crack-scale behaviour to full structural systems. Research activities include:
- Contribute to laboratory activities, including supervision of MSc students and teaching assistance
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) A world-class research and training environment at EPFL
- Collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners A stimulating and international work environment in Lausanne
Notes and original content
- The project combines experimental testing, advanced sensing, and multiscale modelling, spanning from crack-scale behaviour to full structural systems.
- Research activities include:
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- A world-class research and training environment at EPFL
- Collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners
- A stimulating and international work environment in Lausanne
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