PhD & Postdoctoral Positions, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland (2019)

We are looking for two PhD candidates & a post-doc in geomechanics and environmental geotechnics. Would you love to influence the success of our high profile project BIOGEOS and gain a sense of contribution in building the next generation of sustainable geotechnics and of numerical simulation developments? If so, this is what you will do by joining our highly motivated, diverse team at the the laboratory for Soil Mechanics (LMS) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL). BIOGEOS (BIO-mediated GEO-material Strengthening) is supported by an Advanced Grant of the European Research Council, awarded to Prof. Lyesse Laloui in 2018. We target the establishment of innovative, sustainable processes within mainstream geo-technical practices. Among the techniques developed at LMS is that of biocemented geo-materials. The significant impact of bio-cementation ranges from the protection of infrastructure against liquefaction & poor quality of foundation soils to mitigating risks related to andslides and soil erosion which are intensified by extreme weather. BIOGEOS aims to crystallize new knowledge into constant innovation and implement state-of-the-art dvances in the fields of micro-structural inspection, numerical modelling and material characterization.We are looking for two PhD candidates & a post-doc in geomechanics and environmental geotechnics.

Desired skills and experience
For PhD candidates a recent M.Sc. (or equivalent) degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other related field is required. Background in Geotechnical Engineering, Porous/Fluid mechanics and Numerical methods is very much appreciated. Candidates are expected to demonstrate independent research and scientific reporting skills. Communication skills and teamwork attitude are a big plus. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview at EPFL.

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2 PhD & 1 Postdoctoral Positions, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland (2019)