Ph.D. Student Position in Transportation: The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a fully funded Ph.D. student position in Transportation (Pavement) Engineering. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research related to flexible pavement engineering.
Summary Table:
| Position | Ph.D. Student in Transportation (Pavement) Engineering |
|---|---|
| Status | Fully Funded |
| Start Date | Spring or Fall 2024 |
| Location | Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas |
| Research Area | Transportation (Pavement) Engineering |
| Duration | Ph.D. Program Duration |
Study Area: Transportation (Pavement) Engineering
Scholarship Description:
Ph.D. Student Position in Transportation (Pavement) Engineering
The Ph.D. student will participate in cutting-edge research within the field of flexible pavement engineering. The research will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Pawel Polaczyk, an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering and an industry practitioner with over 15 years of experience in transportation and pavement engineering.
Eligibility:
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or closely related areas
- Self-motivated
- Proficient in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Civil Engineering or closely related areas
- Experience in flexible pavement (asphalt mixture) research
- Experience with industry or government (Flexible Pavements)
Advantageous Qualifications:
- Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, etc.)
- Numerical simulation skills (e.g., ABAQUS, etc.)
- Writing and presenting research work
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter (up to one page)
- CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two references (name, position, and email address)
How to Apply: Email Dr. Polaczyk at pawel.polaczyk@ttu.edu with your research background and interests, unofficial transcripts, and CV. GRE and TOEFL scores will be highly appreciated.
Last Date: Open until filled; early applications are encouraged.
Join Texas Tech University, an R1 Doctoral University with very high research activity, and contribute to advancing higher education, research, and outreach in transportation engineering.
