"Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics"

Position Highlights

The selected candidate will join the SMART Laboratory at the University of Arizona, working under the supervision of Professor Lianyang Zhang. The position involves a one-year appointment, with the possibility of a contract extension after this period. The selected candidate is expected to work on projects about dust control, biostabilization and bioleaching, and reuse of mine tailings.

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

• Conduct research on culture of microorganisms and fungi for (a) biostabilization of mine tailings to improve tailings dam stability and control tailings dust, and (b) bioleaching of mine tailings to recover critical minerals.
• Conduct research to evaluate existing methods for mine tailings dust control currently used in practice.
• Conduct research on reuse of mine tailings as sustainable construction materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Biogeomechanics, sustainable construction materials, or related fields upon hire.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

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

Contact Information for Candidates

Kandie Stanton kandies@arizona.edu

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).