Virginia Tech · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Associate - Structural Wood Testing
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expVirginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on the mechanical strength of wood and wood composites for transportation packaging, collaborating with industry partners and publishing results in professional venues.
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Responsibilities
Conducting research related to the mechanical strength of wood, wood composites and connections used in wood transportation packaging (nails, screws, brackets, etc.)
Knowledge of supply chain for wooden containers including transportation, logistics, storage conditions, and support conditions
Collecting and analyzing test data, analysis and presentation of results
Publishing results in reports, refereed journals and professional conferences as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in sustainable biomaterials, packaging or related engineering or material science field. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining
Experience conducting standardized testing related to wood properties and connections, wood in transportation packaging research or similar engineering materials
Demonstrated record of publishing refereed journal articles and presenting at professional conferences
Knowledge of the current design methods for wood materials in the United States including the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS)
Experience with design of experiments and sampling size of materials
Experience supporting research projects
Ability to work in a team or independently
Good interpersonal skills
Preferred
Have an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) Designation
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) methods and tools
Experience programming with C++
Experience using numerical methods, including linear algebra, for structural modeling
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
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Steven McKnight
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David Raymond
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