Rocio Lilen Segura

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available in the Group for Research in Structural Engineering (GRS) at the Department of Civil, Geological, and Mining Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, starting Fall 2026. The research will focus on reliability-based and performance-based assessment of critical infrastructure, particularly dams and water-retaining structures. The project aims to advance beyond traditional deterministic safety factors by developing probabilistic, data-driven, and decision-oriented frameworks that better account for uncertainty, failure modes, and real-world operating conditions. Key research areas include reliability and risk analysis, computational and numerical modeling, machine learning and AI for engineering applications, and probabilistic methods and uncertainty quantification. The position is ideal for candidates with a background in structural engineering and a strong interest in these topics. The research group is led by Assistant Professor Rocio Lilen Segura, and the work will be conducted in Montréal, Canada. The position is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Applicants should submit a CV, transcripts, a 1-page description of their background and research interests, and the names and contact information of three referees. Strong MSc students or early-career engineers interested in advanced research and industry-relevant impact are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 28, 2025. For more information or to apply, contact Rocio Lilen Segura at rocio-lilen.segura@polymtl.ca. Please share this opportunity with interested candidates.

Rocio Lilen Segura, Assistant Professor at Polytechnique Montréal, is inviting prospective master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers to explore scholarship opportunities for the 2027–2028 academic year . The research themes center on civil/structural engineering and include performance-based assessment of structures and infrastructure, cold regions infrastructure, seismic safety and vulnerability of critical infrastructure, structural reliability, risk and resilience, multi-hazard and compound-hazard assessment, structural dynamics, nonlinear numerical modelling, machine learning, surrogate modelling, and risk-informed decision-making for infrastructure management. Relevant funding programs mentioned in the post include FRQ Research Master’s Scholarship (B1) , FRQ Doctoral Research Scholarship (B2) , FRQ Postdoctoral Scholarship (B3) , Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral , and Canada Postdoctoral Research Award . This is a scholarship-oriented opportunity rather than a standard employment posting. Interested candidates should align their background with structural engineering, risk, resilience, and data-driven methods, and should review the eligibility rules on the program websites before reaching out. To apply or express interest, email rocio-lilen.segura@polymtl.ca with a CV, academic transcripts, a brief description of research interests, and the scholarship/academic level you are considering. Use the subject line: Scholarship opportunity – Master’s / PhD / Postdoctoral . Institution: Polytechnique Montréal , Canada.