PhD in Offshore Soil Characterization & Foundation Testing

About the FSTM

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

Project: Experimental and numerical assessment of deep foundations under combined loading condition.

The successful PhD candidate will be an integral member of the Computational Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (COMPSOIL) research group led by Prof. Arash Lavasan. The candidate will focus on the assessment of the thermo-hydromechanical behaviour of geomaterials in the context of the resilient-base design of geo-structures under the impact of climate change actions. The project includes characterisation of the THM material behaviour and performing large scaled laboratory tests to study the impact of climate aspects on the soil-structure interactions. In this position the following tasks are defined:

• Contributing to the design and development of testing equipment
• Set up and calibration of the sensors
• Conducting laboratory tests and assessment of the results
• Performing complementary numerical modelling
• Developing research ideas and mentoring students
• Contributing to teaching and educational activities
• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Presenting results in the well-known international conferences and workshops

Your profile

• Master's degree in Civil-Geotechnical Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience with laboratory testing
• Good understanding of experimental device design and development
• Strong background in the THM coupled behaviour of soils
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent written and oral communication English skills (German, French, or Luxembourgish are plus)
• Interest in mentoring and fostering team development

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07045

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).