Open Ph.D. Positions in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Porto, Portugal

We are looking to hire two highly motivated and qualified candidates for two funded research positions in Structural/Earthquake Engineering focusing on steel, composite, and modular structures to join our research group in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Porto, starting in September 2024.

Minimum qualifications of the applicant:

  1. Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Civil Engineering (Minor: Structural or Earthquake Engineering). In the case of being a master’s student, the applicant must be graduated before September 2024.
  2. Strong oral and written communication skills.
  3. Must meet minimum entry requirements for the Ph.D. program of the University of Porto.
  4. Previous research publications.

The following would be considered an asset:

  • Proof of English language proficiency.
  • Good programming skills (preferably Python).
  • Experience with ABAQUS and OpenSEES/OpenSeesPy.

To apply, please send the following documents to farivarrad@icloud.com:

  • Updated CV.
  • Official Academic Degree and Transcripts (English/Portuguese Translated Documents).
  • Contact Details for Two Referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference)
  • Supporting Statement: A one-page statement outlining a brief research proposal.
  • Motivation Letter.

While we welcome all applications, only selected candidates will be contacted. Only complete applications will be considered.

Application deadline: May 15, 2024.

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