Graduate Research Opportunity

Graduate research positions in the area of structures are available through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale beginning Spring 2008 semester. Applicants must have a fundamental background in structural  and geotechnical engineering and have a motivated interest in one or more of the following areas: seismic analysis, seismic design, time-frequency representation of earthquake signals, ground motion modeling.  Ph.D. level applicants are preferred, but M.S. level will also be considered.  For further information, contact:

 

Dr. Jale Tezcan (tezcan@engr.siu.edu)

Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

MC 6603

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, IL 62901-6603

 

Graduate research positions in the area of environmental engineering are also available beginning Spring 2008.  Applicants must have a fundamental background in environmental engineering, and a motivated interest in one or more of the following areas:

Remediation of contaminated groundwater, soil and sediment with plant-facilitated bioremediation technologies such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands. Contact Dr. Samual Ma (ma@engr.siu.edu)

 

Bioremediation of organic pollutants in subsurface and groundwater, bioenergy production from alternative sources, and biomaterial production from biological processes. Contact Dr. Yanna Liang (liang@engr.siu.edu)

For admission information, refer to http://www.siu.edu/siuc/admissions/ .  For information on the College of Engineering Ph.D. program, see http://www.engr.siu.edu/phd/.

SIUC is committed to developing a diverse faculty and staff population.  SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.  All applicants are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.