Postdoc: Metrology for Low-Carbon Cement

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, MD. This role involves developing test methods for alternative cementitious materials and requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or related fields. Candidates should have experience with quantitative lab measurements, statistical methods, and computational tools. Responsibilities include modeling phase changes in low-carbon binders and translating findings into building code proposals. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and accommodation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field focused on cementitious materials.
• Experience conducting quantitative measurements on cementitious materials.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to quantify uncertainty in experimental measurements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate test methods for characterizing alternative cementitious materials.
• Lead standardization efforts for elemental analysis of concrete pore solutions.
• Apply thermodynamic modeling to predict phase changes in cements under climate scenarios.
• Analyze data and quantify uncertainty in service-life predictions.
• Translate research findings into actionable proposals for building codes.

Skills

Quantitative laboratory measurements

Computational tools (e.g., COMSOL, Python, MATLAB, R)

Uncertainty quantification methods

Statistical methods

Education

Ph.D. in relevant fields (Chemistry, Physics, etc.)

Tools

X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Isothermal calorimetry

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks a PREP Research Associate in Gaithersburg, MD. This role involves developing test methods for alternative cementitious materials and requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or related fields. Candidates should have experience with quantitative lab measurements, statistical methods, and computational tools. Responsibilities include modeling phase changes in low-carbon binders and translating findings into building code proposals. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and accommodation.