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Position Details

The Ashraf lab at the University of Texas at Arlington is seeking multiple post-doctoral research associates with a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or other closely related disciplines including material science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. The post-doctoral research associate will work with Dr. Warda Ashraf on multiple federal and state-funded research projects. Visit https://ashraflab.uta.edu/ to learn more about our research.

The post-doctoral position will start as early as July 2024. The initial appointment will be for one year and can be extended based on mutual agreement.

Research Areas:

• CO₂ mineralization in alkaline waste and (ii) Rheological properties of cementitious materials.

Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field with research experience on cementitious materials
2. Proven record of research accomplishments through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national/ international conferences
3. Strong fundamental understanding of various low-carbon cementitious materials
4. Experimental skill in processing/characterizations of cementitious materials (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, etc.)
5. Ability to work in a team environment with strict deadlines
6. Oral and written communication skills in English, and self-motivation with strong work ethics

Responsibilities

1. Design and conduct nano/micro-scale experimental investigations on low-carbon cementitious materials.
2. Analyze data, prepare project reports, and draft high-quality scientific publications.
3. Present project updates to the federal sponsors regularly.

Interested candidates should email their CVs, academic transcripts, and two representative publications to Dr. Warda Ashraf by August 15, 2024.

Contact Info:
Warda Ashraf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76010
USA
e-mail: warda.ashraf@uta.edu
Research website: https://ashraflab.uta.edu/

Salary range: $60,000 to $65,000

Documents required:

• CV
• Three contacts of reference
• Two representative publications