Postdoc Research Associate - Engineering (isu)

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will assist the CCEE Department with course instruction in civil engineering, research, and technology transfer activities in asphalt materials and pavements including laboratory and field related work as well as analysis and document development and publication. The candidate is expected to participate in the development of proposals, development of scholarship including peer reviewed journal and conference papers, project reports and other scholarship and technology transfer related activities. The research component of the position is working on sponsored research related to biomaterials from fast pyrolysis and soybean oil derived molecules.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D.
   

Preferred Qualifications:JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.siteVIEW

• Doctoral degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in asphalt materials
• Experience in rheological testing and evaluation of biomaterials with a working knowledge with bio-based rejuvenators and biopolymers derived from soybean oil
• Working knowledge and experience in asphalt mix design, performance testing, binder testing and quality control/quality assurance testing and evaluation in the United States with State Transportation agencies.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

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