Post-Doctoral Fellow

The lab conducts cutting-edge research in novel, next-generation, multifunctional construction materials. This is a position that requires thinking far outside traditional Civil Engineering boxes, one in which we envision and test ideas for the future of materials that are the most utilized, by mass, on the planet. Our researchers and laboratories maintain collaborations around the country, with leading researchers nationally. We have some of the most advanced experimental and analytical equipment available in any Civil Engineering department in the country, and user facilities and faculty collaborators in other departments as well. This is an unusual opportunity to make a difference.

• PhD. in a Science or Engineering field directly relevant to materials development and the mechanical and electrical properties of materials.
• Demonstrated research excellence through publications in one or more of the following areas:
  • Novel silica chemistry
  • Crystal dissolution and growth
  • Electrochemical methods coupled to material properties measurement
  • Surface chemistry and associated techniques (interfacial electron transfer, biosensor techniques, scanning probe microscopy techniques, etc.)
  • Computational approaches, if coupled with experimental abilities, including computational chemistry, or machine learning approaches to material discovery and testing.

• Experience conducting research in materials science or closely related areas of expertise.
• Experience contributing to competitive research grant proposals
• Experience with innovation in materials development, and intellectual property protection.
• Experience electrical properties and electrochemical techniques is a plus, but is not required.
• Ability to work in a team consisting of faculty, other researchers, and graduate students (there is also a possibility of undergraduate researchers)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively people in interdisciplinary research.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials as a single PDF file: 

• A brief cover letter outlining your expertise, research background, and research interests 
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) 
• Academic transcripts for all completed degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D., if applicable) 
• Full PDF copies of 3-5 representative peer-reviewed journal publications 
• Contact information for three professional references