Post-Doctoral Fellow, BioChar
Core
Lead laboratory investigations to chemically modify biochar for use as a functional additive in cementitious composites, evaluating performance in concrete systems.
Role type
Post-doctoral research fellow (materials science/chemical engineering)
Builds
Chemically modified biochar materials for construction applications
Domain
Civil engineering / Materials science / Carbon-based materials
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Chemical synthesis, surface modification of materials, characterization of physical/chemical properties, research manuscript preparation, mentoring students
Preferred skills
Experience with carbon-based materials (biochar, activated carbon, graphene oxide), surface chemistry characterization (FTIR, XPS, Raman, BET), materials characterization equipment (SEM-EDS, XRD, XRF, Micro-CT), familiarity with cementitious materials
Technologies
FTIR, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, BET surface area analysis, TGA, SEM-EDS, XRD, XRF, ICP-AES, Micro-CT
Responsibilities
Design and conduct chemical modification of biochar; characterize raw and modified biochars; prepare research manuscripts and technical reports; assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; assist with preparing research proposals; manage laboratory equipment and supplies
Seniority
Post-doctoral fellow (early-career researcher)