PhD position available at Multiscale Computational Mechanics Lab at Vanderbilt University

We are seeking a doctoral student to join the Multiscale Computational Mechanics Laboratory (MCML) at Vanderbilt University beginning either Spring 2025 or Fall 2025. The research areas span multiscale computational geomechanics and computing. Candidates must also have a strong general interest (prior experience is a plus) in computational mathematics, mechanics, modeling and simulation and computer programming. 

The specific research areas as follows:

(1)   Computational Geomechanics for Predicting Internal Erosion in Flood Protection Infrastructure:

Flooding represents the most common and most costly source of risk for communities throughout the world, and flood risk is expected to increase as a result of climate change and increased socio-economical exposures. This research will tackle internal erosion as a failure mechanism - a major cause of incidents in Geotechnical Flood Protection Infrastructure (GFPI) systems. The student will develop computational methodologies for random lattice models and study time-dependent and stochastic failure in GFPIs.

Interested candidates should apply by email to Prof. Caglar Oskay (caglar.oskay@vanderbilt.edu) expressing the area(s) of interest and including an up-to-date CV. MCML has a strong commitment to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse research community. Minorities, women, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Ranked #18 nationally, Vanderbilt University is a private, internationally recognized research university located on 330 park-like acres 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Its 10 distinct schools share a single cohesive campus that values collaboration. The University enrolls over 13,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, including 36% minority students and over 1,100 international students from 84 countries.