Postdoctoral Scholar - Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Penn State University Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to assist with supervision of research projects related to pavement materials. NECEPT is a center under the Larson Transportation Institute , within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State's College of Engineering . NECEPT conducts pavement materials research, as well as the technician certification programs and related training courses for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in the areas of asphalt and concrete pavements and aggregates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervising and mentoring research conducted by graduate students. Data analysis. Writing technical reports to research project sponsors. Developing novel and innovative research papers. Developing collaborative research with Penn State faculty. Writing research grant proposals. Requirements and Qualifications: The Postdoctoral Scholar must have PhD in Civil Engineering, with focus on asphalt pavement materials research. In addition, the successful candidate must have demonstrated sufficient knowledge and experience with performance testing, sustainability, and recycling through well-established journal publications. The Postdoctoral Scholar must have a strong knowledge of asphalt mixtures, asphalt binders, and characterization techniques and testing of pavement materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills are also required. Additional Information: This is a term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA