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See the following announcements:
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- 2026 US & Chile Exchange Program - Application Launches June 1st - Save the Date!
- Postdoctoral position at the University of California, San Diego
On behalf of the SZ4D Team
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2026 US & Chile Exchange Program - Application Launches June 1st - Save the Date!
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A research opportunity to build international collaboration.
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SZNet, the international collaboration component of SZ4D, is launching the third edition of the SZNet US & Chile Exchange Program. The participant application portal will be launched on June 1st, 2025. Learn more and get involved below!
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Application Opens: June 1, 2025
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Application Closes: October 1, 2025
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What is the US & Chile Exchange Program?
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This US & Chile Exchange Program connects students and early career scientists (within 3 years of receiving their last degree) based in the US or Chile with host institutions in the partner country that align with their research interests. Through this program, participants receive support from SZNet to conduct a month-long, independent research project at a host institution of their choice. The program is designed to expand opportunities for emerging scientists while fostering international collaboration.
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Information for Applicants
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Students and early-career scientists interested in applying can explore the list of interested hosts on our website. Hosts will be added on a rolling basis through June 1st, 2025. We strongly encourage interested participants to connect with hosts who align with their research interests before the application period opens to start developing a research project. Applicants will need to submit both a short project description, and a letter of collaboration from their chosen host as part of their application. The application timeline and requirements are available on the program webpage.
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The participant application will open on June 1st 2025.
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We’re still looking for hosts!
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SZNet is seeking scientists at US and Chilean institutions to host a student or early-career scientist as part of the 2026 SZNet US-Chile Exchange Program.
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Host registration is still open now through June 1, 2025. Registration takes less than 10 minutes and is open until June 1st, 2025!
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On behalf of Shabnam J. Semnani, University of California, San Diego
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Postdoctoral position at the University of California, San Diego
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A postdoctoral position is available in the department of Structural Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in Prof. Semnani’s research group. We are looking for highly motivated and talented individuals with a recent PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
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The position is in the area of geomechanics, in particular, multi-scale and multi-physics modeling of geomaterials. A list of necessary qualifications is below:
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- Demonstrated background in computer programming using python and/or C++.
- Demonstrated background in computational geomechanics.
- Expertise in at least one common numerical modeling technique, such as Finite
- Element Method, Material Point Method, Discrete Element Method, etc.
- Knowledge of machine learning and applications using python programming is a plus.
The appointments are for two years with the possibility of extension based on performance. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Start date is flexible.
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Interested candidates should send the following information to Prof. Semnani (ssemnani@ucsd.edu) in the form of a single PDF file.
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- Cover letter: including relevant background and career goals.
- CV with a full list of publications and relevant coursework.
- Names and contact information of three references.
More information about Prof. Semnani’s research group can be found through the following website: https://semnani.eng.ucsd.edu/
More information about the Department of Structural Engineering at UCSD is available through the following link:
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