This position is seeking one or two PhD students in the area of sustainable construction and infrastructure materials to begin in Fall 2024. The PhD student will be based in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech under the supervision of Dr Eben Fanijo. We welcome an enthusiastic student with research expertise in the development, processing, testing, and implementation of green, sustainable, and smart infrastructure materials, which will connect this research to the broad challenges of building infrastructure to serve humanity through the 21st century and beyond.
Eligibility
Required Qualification
- Both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in related fields (e.g. Building, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction) from an accredited institution.
- Strong fundamentals in green building materials, sustainable concrete, and infrastructure. Eagerness to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Official GRE score or a sample research paper.
- Be present in the US.
Visit https://bc.gatech.edu/phd-building-construction for more information.
Preferred Qualification
- Conduct innovative research in green and sustainable cast and 3D-printed concrete.
- Knowledgeable with material characterization techniques, properties testing, cost analysis, and life-cycle analysis, which would include quantifying energy consumption and CO2 emissions, among others.
- Writing progress reports and technical documentation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents via email to Dr Eben Fanijo at ebenfanijo@gatech.edu by the application before May 1″, 2024.
- A statement of purpose detailing your motivation for pursuing a PhD and alignment with the research topic.
- A CV highlighting relevant research, academic achievement, experience, and skills.
- Copies of academic transcripts for all completed and/or ongoing degrees.
- For international students, IELTS/TOEFL is Required. An IELTS score of 27 or TOELF ≥ 90.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview shortly. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis (spring 2025) until the position is filled.
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