PhD Researcher: Ground-Borne Vibration & Rail Dynamics

FEUP; Portugal; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FEUP invites applications for an Entry-Level PhD Researcher position within the Rail4EARTH2 project. The role focuses on ground-borne vibration modelling, prediction, and assessment, with potential teaching duties.

The appointment lasts up to 14 months, subject to project funding and regulatory limits. The candidate should hold a PhD in Civil Engineering (or related) and demonstrate experience in AI techniques, numerical modelling, and English-language publications in Scopus/WoS journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering or related field with up-to-date research in soil dynamics and wave propagation.
• Strong background in numerical modelling and AI applications.
• Evidence of international publications in English in Scopus/WoS-indexed journals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out R&D activities within Project FP4-Rail4EARTH2 in civil engineering.
• Contribute to ground-borne vibration modelling and mitigation tasks.
• Assist in teaching and training activities related to the research area.

Skills

Soil dynamics

AI techniques

Numerical modelling

English publications

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

FEUP invites applications for an Entry-Level PhD Researcher position within the Rail4EARTH2 project. The role focuses on ground-borne vibration modelling, prediction, and assessment, with potential teaching duties.

The appointment lasts up to 14 months, subject to project funding and regulatory limits. The candidate should hold a PhD in Civil Engineering (or related) and demonstrate experience in AI techniques, numerical modelling, and English-language publications in Scopus/WoS journals.