Graduate Assistantship in Geotechnical Engineering, Clemson University, USA

Job Title: Graduate Assistant, Geotechnical Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering
Institution: Clemson University

Applications are invited for a Graduate Assistantship in the geotechnical earthquake engineering area. The position is available for an outstanding, highly-motivated student at the Ph.D. level. Research emphasis will be on field and laboratory investigations in a broad range of geotechnical topics including (but not limited to): site characterization, in situ testing soil dynamics, liquefaction, probabilistic analysis, and earthquake hazard mapping. Assistantship includes a $16,000-$17,000 annual stipend, depending on qualifications, and a major reduction in tuition and fees.

Desired qualifications: M.S. degree in Civil or Geological engineering or related area with an interest in soil mechanics. Good oral and written skills in English are essential.

Application deadline is December 1, 2008; and position start date is January 2009. Send Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Ronald Andrus at randrus[ at ]clemson.edu. Review of CVs will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon project funding. Admission to Clemson University will require additional documents, such as GRE scores. If available, please indicate these scores in your CV or email.