Postdoc: Structural Engineering & Steel Design

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a 12-month, full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, based on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA. The incumbent will design and analyze steel structures, conduct experimental and computational investigations, and explore data-driven approaches to structural design and analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership within the lab, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field by the start date.
• Strong background in structural mechanics, computational modeling, and data analytics.
• Leadership experience mentoring graduate/undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze steel structures and conduct experimental/computational investigations.
• Lead lab activities and mentor students.
• Contribute to AI-aided structural design and data-driven performance assessment.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Computational modeling

Data analytics

High-performance computing

Mentoring

Scientific proposal writing

Education

Ph.D. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Washington State University is seeking a 12-month, full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, based on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA. The incumbent will design and analyze steel structures, conduct experimental and computational investigations, and explore data-driven approaches to structural design and analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership within the lab, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and contributing to