Rowan University Civil Engineering

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We are currently seeking to hire two Ph.D. students in the area of geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, and material characterization, with expertise in experimental testing or computational modeling at Rowan University. The expected start date is September 1, 2019.
Research Fields:
(1) Position 1 focuses on the characterization of fracturing and healing behavior of rocks under multi-physics processes. The project involves experimental characterization of fractures in rocks, development of constitutive models, and Finite Element implementation and modeling. Prior experience in continuum mechanics, lab testing of rocks (e.g., X-ray CT, triaxial testing), or numerical modeling and programming is preferred.
(2) Position 2 focuses on the nondestructive characterization of soil and pavement profiles. This research involves lab-scale determination of material physical properties, and field evaluation of non-destructive characterization tools. Prior experience with the laboratory (e.g., electrical and thermal testing), field and geophysical testing (e.g., wave-based method, CPT) of soil is preferred.
Requirement for Admission: Bachelor/Master degree in civil engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering, engineering geology, geomechanics, applied mechanics or related disciplines. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Work Place: Rowan University is a comprehensive state-designated research institution with approximately 20,000 students. The main campus is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, a suburb of Philadelphia, and within easy driving distance to Washington DC and New York City. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation and is ranked third among public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report.
Application: The Ph.D. students will be co-supervised by Dr. Cheng Zhu and his collaborators at Rowan University and external research institutes. To be considered, please send your CV (with transcripts, publications) to zhuc@rowan.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please feel free to contact Dr. Zhu for more information.
Contact:
Cheng Zhu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rowan University
Rowan Hall, Room 139, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro NJ 08028
Phone: (856) 256-5514; Email: zhuc@rowan.edu
Webpage: https://engineering.rowan.edu/pr ... ople/index.html#Zhu