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Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University Park💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Developing and deploying pore solution resistivity/pH sensors for concrete quality assessment, and predicting/mitigating alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Civil/Materials Engineering)

Builds

Research prototypes and data for concrete durability and decarbonization

Domain

Civil Engineering / Materials Science / Concrete Infrastructure

Deliverable

research

Required skills

PhD in Civil/Materials/Chemical Engineering, concrete materials characterization, peer-reviewed publication record, project management, mentoring

Preferred skills

experience with marginal pozzolans, biochar-augmented concrete, ultra-high-performance concrete

Technologies

pH sensors, resistivity sensors, concrete testing equipment

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy sensors for concrete quality assessment, predict and mitigate alkali-silica reaction (ASR), manage research projects, mentor graduate students

Seniority

Postdoctoral Scholar

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