Open positions

We are currently open for PhD and postdoc applications.

We are looking for new group members with passion, talent, and motivation to join a great team!

You will have the chance to work on grand challenges of particulate soil mechanics, geotechnical earthquake engineering, amongts other subjects of interest. You may be involved on numerical simualtion, experimental investigation or a combination of both.

Applications for PhD and Postdoc positions

We are currently advertising a few PhD positions. Please follow the links below for further information:

• Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands
• The influence of particle characteristics on the field-scale geomechanical behaviour of soils

If you are interested in working with us as a PhD student or postdoc, please send us an email. State briefly why you are interested and attach a CV, including information about the grades you had as an undergraduate. No need for a separate cover letter or certificates. Important: please insert “Application PhD” or “Application Postdoc” in the subject line. If you are applying to a specific advertisement, note this in your email.

We especially welcome postdocs with fellowships. We wouldd be happy to support you, also after you apply to our group. Take a look at the Marie Curie Fellowship (Call closing on 13 September 2023). See for details. I In many countries, there are also fellowships available for outdoing postdocs.**

Masters and Honours projects for Edinburgh Napier University students

If you are a Master student at Edinburgh Napier University looking for a Masters/Honours project, contact any group member per email or find us at our office.