Postdoc Research Associate

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to:

• work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with members from multiple institutions to accomplish defined research goals.
• design and independently conduct laboratory experiments on characterization and performance evaluation of cement-based materials.
• design and conduct field investigation for monitoring in-service concrete performance.
• prepare technical documentation, like Tech Note, journal/conference articles, reports, presentations etc.
• perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Civil Engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience publishing high-quality research articles, peer reviewed conference proceedings, and technical reports.
• Demonstrated experience in performing both experimental laboratory and field-based research.
• Experience working with multiscale material characterization techniques (such as isothermal calorimetry, XRD/QXRD, SEM, TGA, image analysis etc.,).
• Experience with cement paste/mortar/concrete formulations, casting, characterization, performance investigation, data analysis, and technical documentation.

Proposed Start Date:
January 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
December 1, 2023

Posting Close Date:
February 2, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13548