Postdoctoral Researcher

** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Researcher
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Engineering
** Department
* * Civil Engineering
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?*
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* Who we are:

** Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.  
** Job Description*
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* Purpose:

** The Postdoctoral Researcher will perform research on the experimental measurement and analysis of dissolution/precipitation kinetics of cementitious components and the rheological properties, reaction rates, and mechanical property development of novel materials for 3D printing of cementitious materials. Requires theoretical knowledge of the thermodynamics and kinetics of phase transformations. Knowledge of inorganic chemistry, especially cement chemistry, is strongly preferred, as well as a background in experimental thermal methods, rheological metrology, and microscopy.

An emphasis on publication of research results and development of new ideas for research funding. Also involves responsibility for care and oversight of lab operations, including guiding graduate and undergraduate students in their research.  
** Responsibilities*
* * Primary:
Perform measurements of kinetic and thermodynamic properties of components of cementitious materials.
* Primary:
Perform measurements and design mixtures for novel concrete 3D printing applications.
* Primary:
Write and publish journal articles based on the results of completed studies related to the projects.
* Primary:
Assist with the development of grant proposals based on the findings of current projects.
* Secondary:
Mentor graduate students performing experimental research on cement hydration, carbonation, cold sintering, and materials characterization.
* Secondary:
Oversee maintenance of laboratory, including care of instrumentation, materials inventory, and safety protocols.  
** Required Education*
* * Doctoral Degree  
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* Work Location:

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* * Main Campus – College Station, TX.
** About Civil Engineering
** The mission of the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University is to prepare our graduates to become professional engineers and leaders in the engineering profession by providing our students with a solid education that will enable them to integrate fundamental scientific engineering principles and that will couple with…