Post Doctoral Fellow

Department: Civil Engineering

Salary: 

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.
MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.
Additional Posting Information:
The ideal application will hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. They should also possess expertise in structural reliability/engineering, probabilistic methods, and natural hazards engineering, excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in one programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R), proficiency in GIS or other geospatial software, preferably field work experience for data collection (survey and damage assessment), and an interest for interdisciplinary work and collaboration. The applicant should exhibit a record of strong publications and presentation of technical work, the ability to work effectively with a team and other potential researchers across disciplines and possess experience in supervision and mentoring junior scientists.

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