Two PhD students

Two PhD students in the area of Innovative steel structures

The Division of Structural Engineering - Steel Structures is looking for two PhD students in the area of Innovative steel structures.

Steel Structure research group deals with research project in area of steel and composite steel-concrete structures. Stability of steel structures at room and elevated temperatures, bridges, connections, Finite Element modelling are areas where previous PhD theses were made. Almost all of our projects have been partially internationally financed. Development of new concepts for steel towers for wind turbines is an example where two PhD will work. Our main objective is to development sustainable construction by structural innovation. PhD students have big opportunities to self define a way to deal with everyday tasks. They will gain experience in the international project management in addition to the research studies. The research study consists of courses at the postgraduate level, experimental work in Complab laboratory and numerical work. As a researcher you will work to prepare design recommendations for structural engineers based on Eurocodes. You will be involved in graduate studies in area of structural engineering.

Qualifications
Your education has to be at level of Master of Science in Structural engineering. In a case of equal qualifications we will give priority to female candidates and candidates with international experience. We have experience with accommodating foreign students and will help you with accommodations in Luleå.

Deadline for application 20 april 2008.