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<span class=\"hero__title__subject\">Job vacancy<\/span>\n                        <h1>Doctoral Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering and Optimal Monitoring<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/header>\n                <figure class=\"hero__visual\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/04181250\/20200609-Belval-Campus_Henri-Goergen-23.jpg\" alt=\"thumbnail\">\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section id=\"job-info\" class=\"section py-0\">\n        <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n            <div class=\"job-overview__info\">\n                <h2 class=\"job-overview__info__title\">Job details<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"job-overview__info__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-info\">\n                            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class=\"icon-info__body\">\n                                <div>Location<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"font-medium text-dark\">Kirchberg Campus<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"job-overview__info__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-info\">\n                            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--campus  icon--lg\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--campus\"><\/use><\/svg>                            <div class=\"icon-info__body\">\n                                <div>Organisation<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"font-medium text-dark\">Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM)<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"job-overview__info__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-info\">\n                            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--ddc-codes  icon--lg\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--ddc-codes\"><\/use><\/svg>                            <div class=\"icon-info__body\">\n                                <div>Job reference<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"font-medium text-dark\">UOL07959<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div class=\"icon-info\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"your-role\"\n    >\nYour role<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"121\">Optimize monitoring strategies for predicting climate-driven slope risks<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"229\">Shift from expert-driven, semi-random sensor placement to model-based Optimal Experimental Design <\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"329\">Improve parameter identification, reduce uncertainty, and enable cost-effective risk management<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"400\">Integrate advanced coupled modeling with soft computing techniques<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"459\">Use metamodeling for global sensitivity analysis <\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"555\">Apply probabilistic methods, e.g. Monte Carlo, Latin Hypercube sampling, to quantify uncertainty<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"627\">Identify influential parameters to support robust monitoring design<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"679\">Use two well-monitored landslides as benchmarks<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"756\">Develop OED-based workflow including Spatial GSA and statistical methods<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\" data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"835\">Enhance monitoring accuracy and validate numerical models using field data<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p>The Doctoral researcher will be supervised by Prof. Lavasan, and will be enrolled to the Doctoral School in Sciences and Engineering (DSSE). The supervision will also be supported by I by the postdoc who will be employed in the project at UL. The duration of the project is 4 years.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>The PhD candidate will join COMPSOIL, a dynamic and international research environment, benefiting from the University\u2019s high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and opportunities to present work at research seminars and thematic events, building strong skills at the interface of classical geotechnical engineering and modern computational\/data-driven methods.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>For further questions please contact Prof. Lavasan <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:arash.lavasan@uni.lu\" target=\"_blank\">arash.lavasan@uni.lu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"your-profile\"\n    >\nYour profile<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Master\u2019s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Solid background in soil mechanics and numerical modeling in geotechnics<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Strong skills in data analysis and geomechanics<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Interest in uncertainty quantification\/sensitivity analysis\/optimization<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Proactive, independent work ethic and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p><em><\/em><em>Language Requirements:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/admissions\/doctoral-candidates\" target=\"_blank\">Application for admission \u2013 Doctoral Candidates<\/a><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"250\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"we-offer\"\n    >\nWe offer<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the \u201cUniversity of the Greater Region\u201d (UniGR)<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs \u2026<\/li><\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"how-to-apply\"\n    >\nHow to apply<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<p><em>Applications should include:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Curriculum Vitae<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Cover letter presenting your motivation for this doctoral thesis topic, and explaining how your qualifications and aspirations align with its academic focus<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p> Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students. <\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p><em>General information:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Location: Kirchberg Campus<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Job Reference: UOL07959<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p>The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"about-us\"\n    >\nAbout us<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n   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