Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Liege
- Department
- UEE/Argenco
- Research Field
- Engineering » Civil engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38h
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Coupled Corrosion-Mechanical Assessment of Cracked Critical Zones of Reinforced Concrete Members.
Much of the critical infrastructure in the western world, and elsewhere, was built in the 1970s and 80s. As a result, in the coming decade a large number of bridges, tunnels, and other important structures will enter a critical age of 50 years, typically linked to significant levels of corrosion and deterioration. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important to be able to accurately assess the safety and remaining lifetime of existing structures, taking account of the current state of corrosion and predicting its evolution over time. The corrosion of reinforced concrete structures occurs mainly due to the penetration of water, oxygen, carbonation and chlorides in the concrete, which leads to depassivation and corrosion of the steel reinforcement. These processes are accelerated by cracks in the structure.
Job description
This project aims at investigating the coupling between the corrosion and the mechanical behavior in critical regions of reinforced concrete structures.The research will be carried out in collaboration with 2 other PhD students, working on corrosion modelling and testing.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Civil engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Required skills:
- Desirable skills:
- EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN FRENCH
- GOOD WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
- Soft skills:
- TEAM SPIRIT
- AUTONOMOUS
- ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
- Languages:
- FRENCH
- ENGLISH
- This PhD work will therefore focus on developing rational mechanical models to capture the behaviour of aggregate nesting in concrete containing recycled aggregates.
- Produce an estimate of the volume destined for demolition and therefore of the volume of materials available, with a view to drawing up an action and development plan for the construction and demolition waste recycling industry.…
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Engineering » Civil engineering
Additional Information
- Type of contract : PhD reseacher
- Length of contract :4 years
- Start date : september 2024 (at the latest)
Salary and grade depend on the level of experience. On the basis of a complete file, the ULiège Human Resources Administration can estimate the gross monthly salary. Full reimbursement of home/work journeys made by public transport and access to a range of specific training courses for researchers are possible.
The candidate will benefit from a dynamic working environment, with stimulating scientific support, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and advanced computer modelling tools on the Sart Tilman campus.
How to Apply
Applications (covering letter and detailed CV) should be sent to Professor Boyan Mihaylov at the following address: Boyan.mihaylov@uliege.be
In the CV, please include the names and contacts of at least two people who can be contacted to provide letters of reference.
Selection procedure
Selected candidates will be invited to an interview at the University of Liège or via Teams.
Our institutional policy is based on diversity and equal opportunities. We select candidates on the basis of their qualities, regardless of their age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.
Contact Details and further information
For further information on the nature of the tasks or the procedure: Professor Boyan Mihaylov E-mail Boyan.mihaylov@uliege.be (( +32 4 3669497)
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Liège school of engineering department UEE ( Urban Environmental Engineering)
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Liège
- City
- Liège ( Sart Tilman)
- Postal Code
- 4000
- Street
- Allée de la Découverte, 9 B52
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Boyan.mihaylov@uliege.be
Contact
- State/Province
- Liège
- City
- Liège
- Website
- Street
- Allée de la Découverte, 9 B52
- Postal Code
- 4000
- Boyan.mihaylov@uliege.be