One fully funded PhD positions is available in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in the area of structural analysis and computational mechanics.

Recent advances in fiber optic sensing technologies provide new information on the reinforced concrete behavior, which still needs to be calibrated by simulation. The objective of the PhD project is to reproduce RC damage with advanced simulation (e.g., FE analysis based on cohesive zone model or peridynamics) on High Performance Computing clusters.

Your profile:
•        You have a master's or bachelor's degree in mechanics or structural engineering.
•        A strong background in solid mechanics is required.
•        Good programming skills is required.
•        Knowledge in peridynamics or parallel computing is of advantage but not mandatory.
•        You are proficient in spoken and written English.

We offer:
A challenging position at HKUST, which is one of the top Asian universities in engineering and technology (https://hkust.edu.hk/zh-hans/about/rankings). The Postgraduate Studentship is HK$18,030 per month. Excellent candidates will also be recommended to apply for The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which offers a yearly stipend of HK$322,800. For further information on the doctoral program, please refer to https://www.ce.ust.hk/Programs-a ... ams/Program-Details

Application procedure:
If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter, CV, and all university records as a single pdf, to Prof. Shenghan Zhang for consideration (shenghan.zhang@ust.hk). The PhD positions are open until filled. Only shortlisted people will be informed.

About HKUST:
Established in 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class international research university dedicated to cutting-edge education and research. Situated at the seafront, HKUST is also widely known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. HKUST is ranked #34 in the QS global ranking and civil & structural engineering is named #16 among world's top universities. 返回小木虫查看更多