University of Houston · 1 month ago
Post Doctoral Fellow - Civil Engineering
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Houston is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on experimental investigation of concrete materials. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research in concrete technology, leading experimental investigations, and collaborating with faculty and industry partners.
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Responsibilities
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
Performs other job-related duties as required
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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