PhD & Postdoctoral Positions: Clemson University, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (South Carolina, USA), invites applications for 1 Postdoctoral and 2–3 fully funded PhD positions in the area of Human-Centered Infrastructure Risk & Resilience under the supervision of Dr. Haizhong Wang (Bob Benmosche Endowed Professor). These positions are ideal for motivated researchers passionate about infrastructure resilience, extreme event modeling, and AI-driven decision systems.
Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Fully Funded PhD Positions (2–3), 1 Postdoctoral Position |
| Research Area | Infrastructure Risk & Resilience, Transportation Safety, Disaster Response, AI-driven Modeling |
| Location | School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, South Carolina, USA |
| Funding | Fully Funded (Tuition + Stipend) |
| Start Term | Spring/Fall 2026 |
| Supervisor | Dr. Haizhong Wang |
| Application Mode |
Designation
- PhD Research Scholar (Fully Funded)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Areas
The selected candidates will work on cutting-edge research topics such as:
- Infrastructure risk & resilience under extreme events (hurricanes, wildfires, floods)
- Transportation safety, risk analytics & data-informed decision making
- Human-centered system modeling & disaster-response behavior
- AI-driven & agent-based modeling for climate-event prediction
- Compounded & cascading disaster impacts
- Sustainable & resilient infrastructure systems
Location
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
Clemson University
South Carolina, USA
Eligibility / Qualification
For PhD Applicants
- B.S. or M.S. degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Or related fields
- Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, R
- Demonstrated interest in modeling, simulation, or data analytics
For Postdoctoral Applicants
- PhD in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, etc.)
- Expertise in:
- Agent-based modeling
- Resilience analytics
- Data-informed modeling
- Strong interdisciplinary research experience (preferred)
Job Description
PhD Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on infrastructure resilience and extreme event modeling
- Develop and apply data-driven, simulation-based, and AI-supported frameworks
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences
- Assist with lab activities, project meetings, and report writing
Postdoctoral Responsibilities
- Lead advanced research on agent-based modeling, resilience analytics, or disaster prediction
- Collaborate with PhD students and other researchers on multi-disciplinary projects
- Develop and implement innovative modeling methodologies
- Contribute to proposal writing, publications, and project supervision
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to the PI:
📩 Email: haizhongwanglab@gmail.com
Email Subject: “Application for PhD/Postdoc Position – [Your Name]”
Required Documents:
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Brief statement of research interest
- Publications (if any)
- Contact details of 2–3 referees
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
