Civil Engineering News

On Wednesday Feb 4, Godwin Vaz posted the following:

PostDoctoral Research Associate

Position

PostDoctoral Research Associate on Geothermal Energy Piles

Project

The aim of this project is to evaluate the performance of geothermal piles embedded in typical soils encountered in Victoria, Australia.
The project is funded by Sustainability Victoria, Vibro-Pile, Golder Associates, GenesisNow and MIRVAC, will be conducted in two stages.
Stage 1 will focus on the determination of the thermo-mechanical properties of different soils.
Stage 2 will concentrate on the in-situ component of the project which will involve conducting a full-scale fully-instrumented pilot thermo-pile load test to assess the temperature effect on pile loading and heat exchange capacity at different temperature gradient levels and modes.
The project is expected to start 1^st June 2009.

Applicant

Applicants should have a Doctorate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, coupled with demonstrated research ability and experience in studying heat exchange or transfer in porous media.
They should possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Pile foundation, Thermo-Mechanical behaviour of Geomaterials, Thermal conductivity of soils, Laboratory testing, Heat exchange in porous media.
Strong written and oral communication skills will be essential.
Previous experience with piling will be highly advantageous

The Benefits

Remuneration package: $60,000-$75,000 per annum
This role is a full-time position.

Duration

2 years

Location

Clayton Campus

Applications

Applications should include:

A cover letter specifying interests, qualifications and experience as relates to the research project,
Curriculum Vitae,
Copies of academic transcripts,
Names and contact details of three referees.

Applications should be sent to A/Prof Malek at the below address.

Applications Close

The search will continue until the position is filled.

Further Information

Associate Professor Malek Bouazza,
Department of Civil Engineering,
Building 60,
Monash University,
Melbourne,
Vic. 3800,
Australia
Tel: +61 3 9905 4956
Fax: +61 3 9905 4944
Email: malek.bouazza@eng.monash.edu.au