Research Fellow (Biogeotechnical Engineering)
Core
Conduct laboratory and field tests on sustainable construction materials and nature-based barriers to mitigate coastal erosion and restore land lost to seawater.
Role type
Research Fellow (Biogeotechnical Engineering)
Builds
Cost-effective and eco-friendly coastal protection systems
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Climate Change Mitigation
Required skills
Biogeotechnics, Geoenvironmental solutions, Sustainability development, Biomineralization, Geomaterials, Model testing of geotechnical structures
Preferred skills
Publication track record
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct research on nature-based materials for coastal barriers, Develop methods to upcycle solid waste for biocementation, Perform numerical studies and analyze data for system design, Write project reports and scientific papers, Assist in writing research proposals and supervising students
Seniority
Mid-level Research Fellow