Job Description

Position Details

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Post-Doctoral Associate

Department

Advanced Infrastructure Center

Salary Details

Min. Salary 63,968

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation is conducting research to develop durable, sustainable, resilient and smart transportation infrastructure. We are currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in these research areas.


The successful candidate will report to Prof. Hao Wang and Prof. Nenad Gucunski at CAIT and will work independently associated with different projects related to non-destructive testing and evaluation of civil infrastructure. The candidate is expected to perform both fundamental and applied researches and need publish research findings in journal and conferences. The candidate will also assist in the development and writing of research proposals for external funding

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

25FA0694

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

This position requires a PhD in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering fields.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate should have experience in the following two areas:



1) non-destructive testing/evaluation and structure health monitoring, primarily reinforced concrete structures, using mechanical, acoustic, electromagnetic, electrical, and electrochemical methods and devices, such as ultrasonic methods or GPR,

2) application of numerical simulation and artificial intelligence for advanced modeling and analysis.



The successful candidate must be self-motivated and can think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and work independently with general supervision.



This position requires good communication and presentation skills, and strong proficiency in technical writing and editing. The individual will be expected to hold high standards in how information is developed and presented. In addition, this position will require the ability to manage, document, and organize multiple simultaneous projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/256244

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents