Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics (Part Time)

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics (Part Time)
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics (Part Time)
Posting Number req19048
Department Civil Arch Engr and Mechanics
Department Website Link https://caem.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address 1209 E. 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights

The laboratory of Dr. Hee-Jeong Kim at The University of Arizona College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The selected candidate will join the Multi-scale Structural Materials and Design Laboratory at the University of Arizona, working under the supervision of Professor Hee-Jeong Kim. The position involves a 9-month appointment, with the possibility of a contract extension after this period. The selected candidate is expected to work on projects about design and development of sustainable construction materials, utilization of digital fabrication, including additive manufacturing.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Scholar will have the following duties:

  • Conduct high-quality research on design and development of new lo2 co2 construction materials, such as new composites and innovative materials based on coupled advanced multi-scale computational modeling and experimental characterization.
  • Conduct high quality research on utilization of digital fabrication, including additive manufacturing in the development of new construction materials and of novel nondestructive evaluation methods for material characterization and health monitoring.
  • Assist Dr. Kim with supervising and mentoring PhD students.
  • Collaborate in the development of proposals and projects. 
  • Deliver lectures on construction materials, if needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge with concrete materials
  • Knowledge of digital fabrication
  • Knowledge of additive manufacturing
  • Knowledge of civil engineering
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or other related field.
  • Selected candidate must have Ph.D. conferred upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 30
Job FTE .75
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay FY24 NIH salary guidelines; $61,008-$74,088
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 7/8/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Hee-Jeong Kim
Assistant Professor
[email protected]
Open Date 5/14/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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