PhD Position in Engineering: The University of Georgia’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a PhD position under the supervision of Dr. Alysha Helmrich. The prospective PhD student will contribute to the development of a national resilience framework for Qatar, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and industry. The role involves collaboration with a research team at the University of Georgia and Texas A&M at Qatar. The position offers a graduate research assistantship with a stipend of $26 – 30k per year, including tuition and other benefits.
PhD Position in Engineering – School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Resilience, Decision-Making, Participatory Workshops, Multiscale Infrastructure Systems, Systems-Thinking, Complexity, Social-Ecological-Technological Systems (SETS) Perspectives.
Location: School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, sustainable engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in resilience, decision-making, and participatory workshops.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
- Capability to engage in interdisciplinary research extending beyond traditional engineering boundaries.
Job Description:
- Contribute to the development of a national framework of resilience for Qatar.
- Collaborate with a larger research team at the University of Georgia and Texas A&M at Qatar.
- Work on sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing, and industry.
- Engage in research extending beyond the traditional bounds of civil and environmental engineering.
- Contribute to the Resilient Futures Podcast.
- Serve as a teaching assistant in relevant courses.
How to Apply:
- Contact Dr. Alysha Helmrich at ahelmrich@uga.edu with ‘PhD Applicant – PREP’ in the subject line.
- Include your resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a statement of research interests in the application.
- See graduate admission information for UGA here: UGA Graduate Admission.
- The position is open until filled.
Last Date for Apply: Open until filled.
Disclaimer: This job post is derived from a reliable source. Applicants are advised to verify details and obtain further information from the official University of Georgia website or contact Dr. Alysha Helmrich directly (ahelmrich@uga.edu) for specific inquiries.
