PhD-position – Advanced mechanical and structural analysis of GFRP bars to reinforce concrete structures

2 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

AMADE research group

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Construction

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

16 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design (AMADE) research group in University of Girona is looking for candidates to fulfill a PhD position in the field of materials’ engineering and/or mechanical engineering. The open position is within the frame of a project funded by the Horizon Europe program and the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Glass-FRP bars have emerged as a promising alternative to steel reinforcement in concrete structures under aggressive environments. The first generation of guidelines and codes for GFRP reinforced concrete elements has been worldwide published. While the instantaneous behaviour of the GFRP reinforcement is well-documented, and design equations have been established, the long-term and durability performance remains a subject of ongoing discussion. Consequently, current guidelines incorporate very restrictive safety coefficients, hindering the widespread adoption of GFRP reinforcement. This PhD thesis will focus on an advanced mechanical characterization of GFRP bars, mechanical testing of their structural behaviour in flexural elements, including a thorough and deep study on their bond performance with concrete. Furthermore, numerical analysis on advanced phenomena involving the cracking and deformational behaviour will be performed. Finally, it is expected that this thesis will actively contribute to the incipient national regulations in Spain and in new Bulletin of the international federation of concrete (fib).

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a master’s in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, specifically attracted to perform experimental and analytical tasks, who are interested in conducting their PhD in a dynamic and highly international frame.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants will have already received the appropriate qualification (Master Degree) allowing the applicant to commence a PhD, before employment. MSc in civil engineering, mechanical mechanics, and related disciplines, are preferred.

Applicants should be creative and independent thinking.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineeringEngineering » Mechanical engineering

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• Interesting and challenging environment with highly motivated colleagues.
• To develop a PhD Degree in an international and motivating research group.
• To involve in the European projects.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements or equivalent:

• To have completed the Bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS credits).
• To have completed at least 60 ECTS credits of a Master's degree.

If the studies have been completed in non-Spanish universities, a declaration of equivalence of the average grades must be provided. Please, visit the following link to generate the declarations of equivalence:

https://universidades.sede.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/Equivalencia_notas_medias

Selection process

Candidates should fulfill the form available at https://forms.gle/9d1k72MJTxfwVXTF9  enclosing the following documentation:

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal academic transcript of the completed Bachelor’s degree
• Personal academic transcript of the completed Master’s degree
• Grades equivalence document for university studies completed in non-Spanish universities. This document can be obtained from the ‘Ministerio deEducación’: https://sede.educacion.gob.es/sede/login/inicio.jjsp?idConvocatoria=818   

 

Do not hesitate to contact us to solve any questions at: [email protected]

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Web site for additional job details: http://www.amade.udg.edu/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

AMADE - University of Girona (Spain)

Country

Spain

City

Girona

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://forms.gle/9d1k72MJTxfwVXTF9

Contact

State/Province

Catalonia

City

Girona

Website

http://amade.udg.edu/

Street

UdG; Escola Politècnica Superior-Edifici P-II; Campus Montilivi. Av. Montilivi s/n · 17071 Girona

Postal Code

17003

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED