Postdoctoral Scholar - Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to supervise graduate research on pavement materials. NECEPT operates within Penn State's College of Engineering, carrying out asphalt/concrete pavement research and related training for Pennsylvania DOT.

The role focuses on data analysis, reports, and developing innovative papers, with opportunities to collaborate across university faculty and pursue grant proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on asphalt pavement materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of performance testing, sustainability, and recycling through journal publications.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt mixtures, asphalt binders, and characterization techniques for pavement materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring graduate students.
• Data analysis for research projects.
• Writing technical reports to project sponsors.
• Developing novel and innovative research papers.
• Developing collaborative research with Penn State faculty.
• Writing research grant proposals.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering (asphalt pavement materials focus)

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Penn State University Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to assist with supervision of research projects related to pavement materials. NECEPT is a center under the Larson Transportation Institute, within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State's College of Engineering. NECEPT conducts pavement materials research, as well as the technician certification programs and related training courses for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in the areas of asphalt and concrete pavements and aggregates.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring research conducted by graduate students.
• Data analysis.
• Writing technical reports to research project sponsors.
• Developing novel and innovative research papers.
• Developing collaborative research with Penn State faculty.
• Writing research grant proposals.

Requirements and Qualifications

The Postdoctoral Scholar must have PhD in Civil Engineering, with focus on asphalt pavement materials research. In addition, the successful candidate must have demonstrated sufficient knowledge and experience with performance testing, sustainability, and recycling through well-established journal publications. The Postdoctoral Scholar must have strong knowledge of asphalt mixtures, asphalt binders, and characterization techniques and testing of pavement materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills are also required.

Additional Information

This is a term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire.

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