Geotechnical Research Associate – Multiphysics

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Research Associate to provide advanced technical and research support for geotechnical programs, focusing on Subsurface Energy Research Group (SERG) and GeoCERF. The role emphasizes developing centrifuge models, numerical workflows, and experimental methods in an in-person Edmonton setting.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, collaborative and independent research, and mentoring students and researchers in lab procedures, centrifuge operations,

Qualifications

• PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or Geoenvironmental Engineering required.
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear waste management, especially Engineered Barrier Systems (EBS).
• Experience with constitutive and numerical models for coupled multiphysics.
• Proven record in mine waste and tailings research.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical centrifuge models and testing methodologies.
• Assess feasibility of research objectives and technical requirements.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare technical reports.
• Support research on mine waste and nuclear waste management.

Skills

Independent research

Mentoring

Centrifuge operations

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

FLAC3D

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

RS2

TOUGH3

CMG

MATLAB

Python

C++

Gmsh

pygmsh

meshio

Job description

The University of Alberta is seeking a Research Associate to provide advanced technical and research support for geotechnical programs, focusing on Subsurface Energy Research Group (SERG) and GeoCERF. The role emphasizes developing centrifuge models, numerical workflows, and experimental methods in an in-person Edmonton setting.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, collaborative and independent research, and mentoring students and researchers in lab procedures, centrifuge operations,