"Post Doctoral Fellow - Civil Engineering"

Department

Civil Engineering

Salary

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills. 1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility. 2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures. 3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment. 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel. 5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control. 6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action. 7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations. 8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Position Overview

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on experimental investigation of concrete materials. This position offers an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in concrete technology and contribute to advancing our understanding of cementitious materials’ behavior and performance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research group and work on a project to address critical challenges in sustainable concrete.

Research Focus

The postdoctoral researcher will lead experimental investigations into concrete materials, with emphasis on mixture design optimization and mechanical property characterization. The position involves both fundamental research and applied studies with industry collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will design and execute experimental programs involving concrete mixing, specimen preparation, and comprehensive materials testing. Responsibilities include developing testing protocols, operating laboratory equipment for mechanical testing, collecting and analyzing experimental data, and documenting findings through peer-reviewed publications and technical reports. The researcher will also contribute to grant proposal development, mentor graduate students in laboratory procedures, and present research results in conferences. Collaboration with faculty members and industry partners on funded research projects is expected.

Requirements

• PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on concrete materials and structures.
• Experience with concrete mixing and laboratory testing.
• Experience with statistical analysis of experimental data and optimization techniques.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should submit their application in this link. Application materials include a curriculum vitae with details on academic preparation, publication list of journal articles, awards & honors list, teaching experience, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries are welcome (Dimitrios Kalliontzis, dkallion@central.uh.edu and Larry Yi-Lung Mo, yilungmo@Central.UH.EDU).

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.