Summary:
The University of Alabama’s Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow with a focus on low-carbon infrastructure materials and structures, particularly in the area of deep decarbonization of cementitious materials through material recycling and CO2 mineralization.
Postdoctoral fellow position, University of Alabama, United States
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow – 529077
Location:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Research Area:
Low-carbon infrastructure materials and structures, deep decarbonization of cementitious materials, material recycling, and CO2 mineralization.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in scholarly activities and research under the mentorship of a senior faculty member. The role involves investigating innovative methodologies for reducing carbon emissions in civil engineering materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and contribute to ongoing projects on low-carbon infrastructure.
- Collaborate with faculty on publications and presentations.
- Support the department’s mission in advancing civil engineering practices through sustainable methods.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience with cement and concrete chemistry, reinforced concrete structures, computational mechanics, and solid mechanics.
- Strong analytical skills, including familiarity with SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA, FITR, NMR, and ICP-OES.
- Experience in multiscale characterization of concrete is preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their research interests and qualifications, and contact information for three references through the University of Alabama’s employment portal.
Last Date to Apply:
April 23, 2026, at 10:55 PM CDT
For further details or assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@ua.edu or call (205)-348-7732.
