Fully Funded PhD Scholarship: The University of South Florida (USF) is offering a Fully Funded PhD position for one highly motivated student to join a research group starting Summer/Fall 2026. The PhD research focuses on mechanics-based durability and monitoring of concrete, combining computational modeling with structural health monitoring concepts.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship – Civil Engineering (Concrete Durability & Monitoring)
Designation
PhD Research Scholar (Fully Funded)
Research Area
- Mechanics-based durability of concrete
- Structural health monitoring
- Computational mechanics
- Fracture and damage modeling
- Interface mechanics
- Concrete durability analysis
Location
University of South Florida (USF)
Florida, United States
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Or a closely related field
- Research experience or strong interest in:
- Computational mechanics
- Fracture and damage modeling
- Structural health monitoring
- Durability of concrete
- Preferred Skills (Plus, not mandatory):
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Applied mathematics
- MATLAB
- Python
Job Description
The selected PhD student will:
- Conduct advanced research on concrete durability using mechanics-based approaches
- Develop and apply computational and numerical models
- Work on fracture, damage, and interface mechanics of cement-based materials
- Contribute to structural health monitoring methodologies
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences
- Collaborate with faculty and research team members at USF
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete both steps below:
- Email Application
Send your CV and Statement of Interest to:
📧 ayumim@usf.edu - University Application
Apply officially to the USF Civil Engineering PhD Program through the university admissions portal.
Last Date for Apply
🗓 January 15, 2026
