Two fully funded PhD positions are available in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in the area of structural health monitoring and structural engineering.
To improve infrastructure resilience, quantitative information of the damage state of the RC structural members are required. Recent advances in fiber optic sensing technologies and computational mechanics provide new opportunities to address this pressing issue. The objective of the PhD project is to quantify RC structural damage with experimental investigation and advanced simulation.
Your profile:
• You have a master's or bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering.
• A strong background in structural mechanics is required.
• Independent experimental experience or good programming skills is of advantage.
• Knowledge in structural health monitoring 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. |