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Postdoctoral position on experimental geotechnics for offshore wind foundations – laboratory and full-scale testing

Company

KU Leuven

Location

Bruges, Flanders

Posted

July 13, 2026

Position Overview

  • You hold a PhD degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with a research focus relevant to the objectives of this project. Your academic background includes a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Geotechnical or Mining Engineering, and a Master's degree with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or a related field.
  • You have a strong background in experimental geotechnics and soil mechanics.
  • You have experience with standard geotechnical laboratory testing and preferably with advanced laboratory testing techniques, such as cyclic triaxial testing. Experience with the planning, execution, or interpretation of large-scale field tests is considered an important asset.
  • You are interested in understanding the behaviour of soils supporting offshore wind turbine foundations and enjoy combining laboratory experiments with field observations.
  • You have strong analytic...
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