PhD scholarship in the field of Pedestrian-Induced Vibrations of Bridges and Floors

August 3, 2008

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PhD scholarship in the field of Pedestrian-Induced Vibrations of Bridges and Floors

Applicants are invited for a 3-year PhD scholarship at the Department of Civil Engineering.

The successful candidate will be employed at DTU Civil Engineering: http://www.byg.dtu.dk and affiliated to the International Research School in Civil Engineering, IRS@BYG: http://www.dtu.dk/centre/IRS.aspx

Description of the project
The aim of the PhD project is to understand Pedestrian-Induced Vibrations of Bridges and Floors. Research in loading of structures at the Department of Civil Engineering has as objectives the further understanding of various forms of structural loading (including their codification), which will mainly be dynamic or pseudo-dynamic in nature, their effects and the development of new structural control schemes. The load effects will be examined based on existing serviceability and limit states following performance based design principles or using existing structural data (both theoretical and experimental), with a concentrated effort around the understanding of load-structure interaction, its codification and the human and economic impact of limit state exceedances.

Required skills
Candidates should have a master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.

We are looking for a colleague who possesses the following skills:

Knowledge on an MSc level in
- Structural Dynamic
- Long-span structure
- Vibration Control
Proficiency in oral and written English
Good grades

Conditions and terms
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD program office at tel: +45 4525 1176 or at http://www.dtu.dk/english/research/PhD_programme.aspx

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. Further information is available at http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx

Further information
Interested candidates are encouraged to obtain further information about the PhD project by contacting the project supervisor: Christos Georgakis, Associate Professor,cg@byg.dtu.dk, +45 4525 1949

Application
Application in English language in triplicate must include curriculum vitae, examination certificate, references and a cover letter outlining the motivation for the PhD study and for this particular project. The application with enclosures must be sent to:

Technical University of Denmark
Department of Civil Engineering
Att. Christos Georgakis
Brovej 118
DK- 2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark

The deadline for application is 15th of August 2008 at 12.00 noon.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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