Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term
About The Position
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Michigan State University’s College of Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Dr. Qingxu “Bill” Jin’s research group, working in sustainable infrastructure materials. The scholar will join the Resilient, Intelligent, Sustainable & Energy-efficient (RISE) Infrastructure Materials Laboratory and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team advancing sustainable infrastructure materials and technologies. Research areas include multiscale materials design, synthesis, processing, and characterization; multifunctional fiber-reinforced cementitious and ceramic composites; low-carbon infrastructure materials; machine-learning- and AI-enabled imaging analysis; deep decarbonization through material recycling and CO₂ conversion; life-cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis; and scale-up with industrial and national laboratory partners. This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on research productivity and continued funding availability. Dr. Jin describes a collaborative and supportive lab environment, with active mentoring of postdoctoral researchers and support for their professional goals.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated record of academic excellence and research achievement.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with analytical techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, NMR, and ICP-OES.
- Experience with thermodynamic modeling of construction materials.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in sustainable infrastructure materials and technologies within the RISE Infrastructure Materials Laboratory.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.
- Contribute to research in relevant areas, which may include multiscale materials design, synthesis, processing, and characterization; multifunctional fiber-reinforced cementitious or ceramic composites; low-carbon materials; ML/AI-enabled imaging analysis; material recycling and CO₂ conversion; LCA and TEA; and scale-up with industrial and national lab partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
