We invite applications for the prestigious Newton International Fellowship in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. Candidates with expertise and a strong research interest in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Offshore Geotechnics: Addressing challenges in foundation and anchor design for renewable energy infrastructures such as floating offshore wind turbines.
• Slope Stability and Analysis: Investigating the effects of spatial variability, rainfall, and external loading on slope stability through numerical modelling, physical testing, or probabilistic approaches.
• Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering: Utilising data-driven approaches to model and predict soil-structure interactions or other complex geotechnical problems.
• Reliability-Based/Probabilistic Geotechnical Analysis: Developing methods to incorporate uncertainty and variability in geotechnical design, ensuring safer and more economical solutions.

The selected candidate will join a dynamic research group located at University of Dundee under the supervision of Dr Pengpeng He (https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/persons/pengpeng-he) and Prof Mike Brown (https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/persons/michael-brown). This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research and develop interdisciplinary collaborations in a supportive academic environment.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria for the Newton International Fellowship (https://royalsociety.org/grants/newton-international/). Some specific ones are:

• A PhD or nearing completion of a PhD, with the degree to be awarded before the fellowship start date.
• No more than seven years of active full-time postdoctoral experience (career breaks will be considered).
• Applicants must be working outside the UK and should not hold UK citizenship at the time of application.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Fellowship Details:

• Duration: Two years, commencing by March 2026.
• Funding: Up to £280,000, covering salary, research expenses, and relocation/visa costs.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should contact Dr Pengpeng He via email at phe001@dundee.ac.uk ASAP. Please include your CV and a brief description of your research background and interests.

Deadline: The application deadline is 18 March 2025. However, candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Dr Pengpeng He before 18 February 2025 ASAP to discuss the proposal and collaborative aspects of the application.