PhDCivil Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Building and civil engineering 06.4 (ISCED 582) Civil engineering (JACS H200) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in CPT Based Investigation for CFA Pile Base and Shaft Resistances Distribution) |
| Course code | Civil engineering T002 |
| Tuition fee | €12,449 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 8 229,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. References should be by the academics from Civil engineering field A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in CPT Based Investigation for CFA Pile Base and Shaft Resistances Distribution
Open application for a doctoral candidate in the Geotechnical engineering
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Civil Engineering Faculty Department of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Geotechnics. Applicants interested in other research topics related to the evaluation of replacement piles bearing capacity are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
Static tests of instrumented piles allow us to reveal how the bearing capacity of the pile is formed: how the shaft and base part of the load are distributed during pile loading and how it is correlated with CPT. Based on pile tests and CPT tests, suggestions will be made on how to improve the bearing capacity calculation of axially loaded piles. Instrumented static tests of piles, CPT, soil investigation, pile material investigation, statistical analysis, and modelling of piles will be done for research.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Assoc Prof. Dr Danutė Sližytė. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at the other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: Master’s degree in Civil-Geotechnical Engineering or a related field
• Expected skills and knowledge: Proven experience with laboratory testing; good understanding of experimental device design and development; strong background in soil mechanics and axially loaded single pile bearing capacity evaluation theory; good skill in statistics analysis; ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment; excellent written and oral communication English skills.
• The candidate will have the following tasks: contributing to the design and development of testing equipment; setting up and calibration of the sensors; conducting laboratory and field tests and assessment of the results; performing complementary numerical modelling; developing research ideas; disseminating results through scientific publications; presenting results in the well-known international conferences and workshops.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Assoc Prof. Dr Danutė Sližytė, e-mail: danute.slizyte@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.
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