Postdoc: Steel Corrosion Metrology in Concrete

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package including health benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate focusing on metrology for steel corrosion in innovative cement materials. The role involves laboratory studies, electrochemical assessments, and materials characterization to enhance the resilience of infrastructure.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science and have expertise in corrosion mechanisms. The position offers a collaborative research environment with significant contributions to the field.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed within the last five years.
• Strong experience in laboratory experiments related to corrosion processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design fundamental laboratory studies and develop novel metrology.
• Conduct advanced electrochemical assessments to measure corrosion rates.
• Perform high-resolution materials characterization.

Skills

Materials science knowledge

Corrosion mechanisms expertise

Electrochemical testing

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate focusing on metrology for steel corrosion in innovative cement materials. The role involves laboratory studies, electrochemical assessments, and materials characterization to enhance the resilience of infrastructure.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science and have expertise in corrosion mechanisms. The position offers a collaborative research environment with significant contributions to the field.