PhD scholarship in Pavement Mechanics

4 weeks ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet Full time

The Geotechnics and Geology Section at DTU Sustain explores a novel type of pavement infrastructure, in which aggregate layers are bound by a fungal-derived alternative to bitumen. A three-year PhD scholarship is offered in this context, with the objective of modelling, coding, verifying, and field-validating a new mechanistic analysis tool for pavements containing fungal-bound layers. The research will focus on urban traffic conditions, where pavements are subjected to moving, accelerating, braking, and turning wheel loads. The work will be carried out as part of the LOOPER project, supported by the Danish Energy Agency. The LOOPER project partners are: Visibuilt (a start-up company), DTU Sustain, and Munck Asfalt (a road construction company).

Project description and tasks

This PhD project includes a combination of modelling, coding, field experiments, and parametric investigations. The modelling component will be based – as much as possible – on semi-analytical thermo-mechanical formulations. This is to facilitate calculation accuracy, numerical stability, and computational efficiency. It is preferred that the coding is done with an open-source programming language. The field experiments have the aim of validating the modelling; they will involve working with "DTU Smart Road," a full-scale pavement research platform at DTU's main campus that hosts embedded strain and temperature sensors. Experiments will also involve the development and installation of non-traditional sensors for pavement monitoring such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and dynamic tiltmeters. Lastly, parametric investigations will be carried out with the validated code, utilizing (as input) layer properties from the LOOPER project. The purpose of these investigations is to calculate displacements, stresses, strains, and temperatures in a wide variety of synthetic pavement systems caused by the exposition to diverse simulated weather scenarios and urban traffic loadings.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your responsibility is twofold. First, it is driving and performing the research efforts as described above while collaborating with other LOOPER researchers and DTU's technical staff. Second, it is to fulfil the obligations defined by DTU Sustain's PhD school, i.e., write journal articles, conference papers, and a final dissertation; engage in research dissemination activities; deliver half-year progress reports; take courses; perform department work (e.g., classroom teaching, laboratory demonstrations, grading of student projects); and participate in a three-month external stay.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Your academic background needs to be relevant to the above-stated project objectives, e.g., civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, and applied mathematics.

You need to have a proven ability to work independently and, in a group, possess excellent written and spoken English (Danish is an advantage), and display professional communication skills.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

The position is a full-time position. Desired start date is October 15, 2024 (or according to mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Eyal Levenberg
), Head-of-Section, Geotechnics and Geology.

You can read more about DTU Sustain at

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar "PhD relocation to Denmark and startup "Zoom" seminar
" for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 August :59 Danish time)
.

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file
containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file
. The file must include:

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
Any other documents showing relevant competencies and experience (e.g., coding, publications, sensing)
Your MSc thesis report

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Sustain
is one of the largest university departments in Europe specializing in environmental and resource engineering. The department conducts research, development and scientific advice, and provides educational programs and service to society. The Department's mission is to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The department has approximately 300 employees from more than 30 nationalities.

Technology for people

DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.



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