Post-Doctoral Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title - Post-Doctoral Associate Department - Advanced Infrastructure Center Salary Details - Min. Salary 63,968 Offer Information - The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Posting Summary - The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation is conducting research to develop durable, sustainable, resilient and smart transportation infrastructure. We are currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in these research areas. The successful candidate will report to Prof. Hao Wang and Prof. Nenad Gucunski at CAIT and will work independently associated with different projects related to non-destructive testing and evaluation of civil infrastructure. The candidate is expected to perform both fundamental and applied researches and need publish research findings in journal and conferences. The candidate will also assist in the development and writing of research proposals for external funding Position Status - Full Time Posting Number - 25FA0694 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience - This position requires a PhD in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering fields. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - The candidate should have experience in the following two areas: 1) non-destructive testing/evaluation and structure health monitoring, primarily reinforced concrete structures, using mechanical, acoustic, electromagnetic, electrical, and electrochemical methods and devices, such as ultrasonic methods or GPR, 2) application of numerical simulation and artificial intelligence for advanced modeling and analysis. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and can think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and work independently with general supervision. This position requires good communication and presentation skills, and strong proficiency in technical writing and editing. The individual will be expected to hold high standards in how information is developed and presented. In addition, this position will require the ability to manage, document, and organize multiple simultaneous projects. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Rutgers University-New Brunswick