Free Education for PhD Position in Engineering Geology at University of Geneva

Description

The laboratory of engineering and environmental geology led by Prof. A. Parriaux (http://geolep.epfl.ch) invites applications for a PhD position in engineering geology. We seek a person who will use X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) to better characterize the state of alteration of various rock series, in terms of mineralogy, texture and microstructure. This subject is oriented towards a better quantification of rock mass behavior in engineering works. This work will be done in collaboration with the department of radiology of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) and the department of geology of the University of Geneva.

We offer attractive work conditions, excellent computing infrastructures and diversified scientific environments. Details about the EPFL can be found at http://www.epfl.ch.

The position is for three years, the typical time to complete a PhD. Earliest starting date is June 2008. An annual salary of about CHF 40’000 (€ 25’000) is offered for this position.

Review of applications will start April 21, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, send to Dr. Pascal Turberg (pascal.turberg@epfl.ch) your CV, publication list, a PDF file of your master thesis, grades from your studies, a one page statement on past research experience, motivation and research interests (in English), plus names and contact details of three persons (academic if possible) that may be contacted for references.

Education

Applicants must have a Master degree, Diploma or equivalent in earth sciences or related domain. The project involves XRCT data acquisition, petrographical analysis (thin sections, fluorescence microscopy, MEB), 3D image processing, programming, working with large amounts of data. Therefore interest in laboratory experiments and experience with Fortran and data analysis (Matlab, etc.) is an advantage.

Regardless of background, the successful applicant will have an interactive personality, motivation to work with cutting-edge numerical models, the ability to carry out research in an interdisciplinary and international environment, and a strong desire to disseminate the results in conference talks and journal articles.

Entrance upon 1st June 2008 or upon agreement

Duration of appointment: 3 years

Contact address EPFL ENAC GEOLEP
Dr P. Turberg
Station 18
CH 1015 Lausanne
Tel: (41)(21) 693 6071
Email Pascal.Turberg@epfl.ch

http://geolep.epfl.ch
Keywords Engineering geology, geomaterial, X-Ray computed tomography

Company: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Workplace: Lausanne

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