PhD Opportunity: Rock-Socketed Anchors for Offshore Renewable Energy
3 weeks ago
Overview
School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Organisation/Company University College Dublin Department School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 15 Oct 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 15 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Floating wind and wave energy systems are central to Ireland’s renewable energy ambitions, particularly along the Atlantic west coast, where resources are abundant but marine conditions are among the harshest in Europe. Reliable anchoring systems must withstand decades of extreme wave and wind loading. In many locations, shallow bedrock makes traditional soil-embedded anchors unsuitable. Rock-socketed anchors, drilled into bedrock and bonded with grout, offer a promising solution. However, their long-term performance under offshore cyclic and multi-directional loading remains poorly understood.
This PhD project will investigate the behaviour and design of rock-socketed anchors through a combination of laboratory experiments and advanced numerical modelling. Laboratory experiments will explore anchor response under representative loading conditions, while simulations will provide a framework for predicting long-term performance. By integrating experimental and numerical approaches, the research will generate new insights into the mechanisms, design methods, and reliability of rock anchors. The outcomes will directly support the cost-effective deployment of floating offshore wind and wave energy systems on Ireland’s west coast and beyond.
Where to apply
E-mail budi.zhao@ucd.ie
Requirements
Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
The successful candidate will receive tax-free stipend of €25,000 per annum plus full tuition fees (EU and non-EU) for four years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility criteria
We seek a highly motivated PhD candidate who can independently plan and carry out research. Applicants should hold a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in civil engineering or a relevant discipline such as mechanical engineering or physics. Experience in laboratory testing or numerical modelling is desirable. Excellent written, oral communication skills, and competence in the English language, are essential
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