Queen's University
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Fully Funded PhD in Buried Pipeline Geohazards and Ground Motion at Queen's University Queen's University in Canada
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Civil Engineering
Funding
Full funding availableCountry
Canada
University
Queen's University

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Fully funded PhD opportunity at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, focused on buried pipeline geohazards, ground motion, and infrastructure resilience.
The project asks how landslides, slope creep, and ground settlement affect buried water, sewer, gas, and energy pipelines in geologically active terrain. The research will use a new full-scale testing facility, the Differential Ground Motion Simulator, to study how soil movement loads buried pipes. Students may also work with advanced sensing technologies, including fiber optic sensors embedded in soil and along the pipe, and may have the opportunity to instrument a real operational pipeline in the field.
This PhD is a strong fit for students interested in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, geological engineering, Earth science, pipeline engineering, geohazards, sensing, and data analysis. The post highlights hands-on experimental work, field work, coding, and analysis of large datasets. Industry collaboration is part of the project, and the research is intended to produce practical outcomes for pipeline geohazard practice.
Funding details: $35,000 CAD per year stipend for 4 years, fully funded. Start date is September 2026 or January 2027. Domestic and international applicants are welcome.
Eligibility highlights: completed Master's degree or equivalent required; background in geotechnical, civil, structural, or geological engineering, or a related area; ability to code in Python, Matlab, or similar tools is preferred.
How to apply: email Geoff Eichhorn at geoff.eichhorn@queensu.ca with the subject line "PhD Buried Pipeline Research CS-2026-22157". Include a CV, a short note on your background, and your residency status. Review of applications begins immediately.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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