Start date/duration • 15.09.2027 • for 4 years Job profile: Your responsibilities: • PhD thesis in the field of numerical and experimental soil mechanics • Independent research in the field of numerical and experimental soil mechanics (numerical modelling of gravitational mass movements using open-source approaches) • Independent teaching (delivering lectures in German on the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering) • Contribution to teaching • Training and professional development • Administrative duties Your profile: • A completed Master’s, Magister or Diplom degree in a relevant subject (Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or equivalent) • Please include a written outline of your proposed PhD research with your application (max. 5 pages) • In-depth knowledge and experience in the field of numerical modelling of soil mechanics processes, particularly with regard to large deformations such as those occurring in gravitational mass movements • Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, etc.) • Willingness to use open-source approaches • Very good written and spoken English • German language skills at B2 level to deliver German-language teaching • Ability to work independently within a research team • Interdisciplinary interest • Solution-oriented thinking • A friendly and patient manner when dealing with colleagues and students • Ability to work as part of a team • Willingness to participate in the ‘Natural Hazards in Mountain Regions’ doctoral programme Application: We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
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