Associate Research Scientist Center Sand Hazards and Resilience

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering (Civil & Urban Engineering) seeks to recruit an Associate Research Scientist to work on a broader field of geotechnical engineering.

• A successful applicant must have a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on one or more of the following:
• Centrifuge experimental testing (design, execution, and data interpretation).
• Numerical modeling and simulation to complement physical experiments.
• (Preferred) Proficiency in CAD and modeling tools such as Solid Works for experimental design and apparatus development.

And possess at least three years of relevant professional experience, not including the years spent obtaining the terminal degree. Additional background in areas such as artificial intelligence applications in geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, geohazards risk assessment, or energy geotechnics will be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will lead a research project focused on advancing the design, testing, and analysis of resilient and sustainable geotechnical systems using centrifuge modeling. The work will bridge advanced experimental testing with complementary numerical simulation to generate insights for infrastructure and energy applications.

• Design, implement, and analyze centrifuge experiments.
• Integrate findings with numerical models for validation and deeper interpretation.
• Develop innovative experimental apparatus (Solid Works proficiency is a plus).
• Disseminate results through high-quality publications in reputable journals.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of faculty, postdocs, and students.

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae with full publication list
• Transcript of degree
• Statement of research interests
• Contact information for at least two references

For questions, please email tarek.abdoun
.

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