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POSITION SPECIFICS
Post-Doctoral Positions – Concrete Durability and Sensing – Rajabipour’s Group
Dr. Farshad Rajabipour’s research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Penn State invites applications for two post-doctoral scholar positions. One position will be focused on developing and deploying a pore solution resistivity/pH sensor for assessing concrete quality and durability. The second position focuses on prediction and mitigation of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete.
Rajabipour’s group leads cutting-edge research in areas of concrete decarbonization, utilization of marginal and nonconventional pozzolans, durability and service life extension of concrete infrastructure, biochar-augmented concrete, and ultra-high-performance concrete. The postdoctoral positions offer 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 highly motivated and knowledgeable candidates eager to expand their expertise while contributing to the management and execution of research projects and mentoring of graduate students.
The required qualifications are:
PhD degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Extensive research experience related to concrete materials and their characterization
Strong track record in scientific contributions supported by peer-reviewed publications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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 candidates 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 and the Larson Transportation Institute 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; Water, environment, and sustainability; Infrastructure resilience and adaptation; Decarbonization of the built environment; and AI for water security, infrastructure, and innovation. CEE is a…