Post-Doctoral Scholar - High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Jun 30, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS Post-Doctoral Position - High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete - Rajabipour's Lab Dr. Farshad Rajabipour's research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Penn State invites applications for a post-doctoral scholar position focused on the development of high-performance, low-carbon cements and concretes for infrastructure applications. The group leads cutting-edge research in areas of concrete decarbonization, utilization of marginal and nonconventional pozzolans, prediction and mitigation of alkali-silica reaction, and development of sensors for assessing concrete quality and durability. This position offers exceptional opportunities for leadership and collaboration across these research domains, including partnerships with academic and industrial R&D teams both in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Rajabipour seeks a highly motivated and knowledgeable candidate eager to expand their expertise while contributing to the management and execution of research projects and mentoring of graduate students. The required qualifications are:
To apply, please submit a single PDF file (5MB max) that includes: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references. Apply to job#0000068995 at http://www.psu.jobs. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Rajabipour at fxr10@psu.edu or +1-814-863-0601. CEE and Dr. Rajabipour are committed to effective mentorship and growth of postdocs. The selected candidate will join a highly collaborative team of faculty and researchers within CEE's Materials Innovation Studio, the Civil Infrastructure Testing and Evaluation Lab, the Additive Construction Lab, and the Materials Research Institute. Teaching opportunities may be available depending on the candidate's interest. Additional resources and career development opportunities are available through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The position is housed within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State. CEE's vision is to achieve the highest quality of life for all, through sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure systems. CEE faculty lead pioneering research in five key areas: Safe and equitable transportation systems, Sustainable solutions for water, Infrastructure resilience and adaptation, Decarbonization of the built environment, and AI for sustainability. CEE is a vibrant and dynamic unit with 35 faculty members, 16 staff members, more than 460 undergraduate students, and more than 120 graduate students and postdocs. Our programs are highly ranked by the U.S. News and World Report with top 15 and top 25 national rankings at the undergraduate and graduate levels, respectively. CEE is home to outstanding faculty members, including 7 NSF CAREER Award recipients and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. In Fall 2024, CEE moved to the new, LEED certified, Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) building, featuring 9 active-learning classrooms and 51,000 square feet in support of research with state-of-the-art laboratories. Please see https://www.cee.psu.edu/ for additional information about the department. This position is located in State College, Pennsylvania, which has been repeatedly voted as one of the most desirable and safest places to live in the United States. State College fosters a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community. The region hosts outstanding public schools, reasonable housing costs, a calendar of social and cultural events, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. State College is served by a regional airport and is within driving distance to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Baltimore, and New York City. Please see https://www.statecollegepa.us/ for more information. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |