Postdoctoral Associate: Use of Industrial Byproducts in Transportation Infrastructure

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate: Use of Industrial Byproducts in Transportation Infrastructure Department Advanced Infrastructure Center Salary Details Minimum Salary $63,968; final salary dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, the candidates’ qualifications, experience, and expertise, and funding availability. 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 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: . Posting Summary The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the broad area of innovative materials for transportation infrastructure with applications in civil (geotechnical/material) engineering, industrial scale economics, and transportation infrastructure performance. The successful candidate will lead research activities into the use and value of industrial byproducts in transportation infrastructure in support of a United States Department of Transportation funded initiative. The candidate will collaborate closely with several research groups at Rutgers as well as with national and international academic, governmental, and industrial partners. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0936 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related field. The candidate is expected to have experience in one or more of the following areas: geomaterial performance assessment and modeling, life cycle assessment, infrastructure performance and design, supply chain management, systems thinking and modeling. Strong oral and written communication skills with high proficiency in technical writing and editing. The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated with the ability to think broadly and conceptually to formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems while prioritizing the workload and working independently with general supervision. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Laboratory or experimental research experience Experience with common programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab) Experience working with big data is highly desirable Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview 75% – Design, Perform, Execute, and Disseminate Research 15% – Proposal Development 10% – General Project Administration Statement Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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