Postdoctoral Fellow- Engineering Technology and Construction Management

General Information

Position Number POST40 Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow- Engineering Technology and Construction Management Division Academic Affairs Department College of Engineering (Col) Work Unit Engineering Technology Work Location Smith Building Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Post Doc Employment Type Temporary - Part-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
8 hours per day 40 hours per week
Pay Rate Pay Rate varies Minimum Experience/Education
The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.)
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
The Advanced Construction Materials Laboratory ( AIM Lab) in the William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a highly motivated and independent researcher for an open postdoctoral position starting in Fall or Winter 2024.

Required qualifications:

· A PhD degree from a reputable university with a specialty of relevance such as Civil Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or Construction Engineering

· Experience in concrete and cementitious materials and related construction practices as demonstrated through publications

· Experience working in a laboratory setting with concrete and cementitious materials (mandatory) and experience with field-testing of concrete materials (preferred)

· Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

· An ability to work collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as interdisciplinary faculty and support staff
Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will work on several ongoing and upcoming research projects funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several private entities supporting an improved understanding of concrete materials, mixtures, and testing technologies that advance the durability, sustainability, and constructability of pavement and structures. Work will include laboratory and field activities to support use of novel materials, tests, and analysis approaches for highway and aviation concrete materials and mixtures. Opportunities to engage with and support the growth of the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research ( AIR ) Institute will also be provided as part of the position's duties.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Tara Cavalline and several doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students in a collaborative, supportive team environment. The candidate will engage with other researchers at UNC Charlotte and other universities as part of their project-related activities, and will assist in mentoring, training, and guiding graduate students executing and publishing research. UNC Charlotte and the AIM Lab team are committed to fostering an environment of support and inclusivity for all individuals.

Primary Responsibilities:
· Oversee and perform laboratory and field-testing in support of concrete research projects
· Collect, analyze, and prepare data for project reports and publication in high-quality journals and conference proceedings
· Prepare presentations and other visual media for dissemination of research results
· Training, supervising, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers working on the research team
· Assist in drafting and reviewing project reports, journal papers, and conference papers
· Assist in laboratory management, operation, and maintenance activities

A Postdoctoral Fellow (""postdoc"") is a professional apprenticeship designed to provide recent Ph.D. recipients with an opportunity to develop further the research skills acquired in their doctoral programs or to learn new research techniques, in preparation for an academic or research career. In the process of further developing their own research skills, it is expected that Postdoctoral Fellows will also play a significant role in the performance of research at the University and augment the role of graduate faculty in providing research instruction to graduate students. A Postdoctoral Fellow works under the supervision of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the Fellow, and it is expected that the faculty mentor will impart the realities, and variety, of scientific careers, and will encourage experiences outside the laboratory to broaden postdocs' aspirations. Within the confines of the particular research focus assigned by that faculty member, the Postdoctoral Fellow functions with a considerable degree of independence and has the freedom (and is expected) to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment. Thus, the role of Postdoctoral Fellows is clearly differentiated from full-time technical employees.

Postdoc appointments are characterized by all the following conditions:

* the appointee was recently (within the last eight years) awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc. D., M.D.);
* the appointment is temporary;
* the appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship;
* the appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career;
* the appointee works under the supervision of a faculty member; and
* the appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment.

As an EOE /AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants subject to criminal background check.
Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications
PhD or equivalent degree
Proposed Hire Date 10/01/2024 Expected Length of Assignment 24 months Posting Open Date 09/05/2024 Posting Close Date Special Notes to Applicants
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.