Postdoctoral Associate in Biological Repair of Cement and Concrete Materials

Job Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering Programinvite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position under thejoint supervision of Prof. Mija Hubler and Prof. Wil Srubar. The University of Colorado provides an outstanding, world-class environment for conducting advanced materials scienceresearch.

A highly motivated and independent scholar is sought with training and deep expertise in the areas of biological engineering,materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related discipline.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineeringoffer careers in planning, design, construction and management ofthe built environment as well as in the interaction between thebuilt and natural environment. The Department of Civil,Environmental, and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leadersin the professional practice of engineering, contributing totechnological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing theearth’s physical and biological resources.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guideour values and practices.

The Postdoctoral Associate will design and conduct experiments onthe biological repair of aged concrete. When appropriate, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in and supporttechnology transfer activities to support the commercialization ofthe work. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to contribute to enhancing the vision and mission of a vibrant,cross-disciplinary collaborative research team at the University of Colorado Boulder at the intersection of biology, materials science,and civil and architectural engineering.

The initial appointment is for 1 year with extension pendingsatisfactory performance and availability of funds.

The starting salary for this position will be $65,000annually.

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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• A PhD in civil engineering, biological engineering, materialsscience, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• A strong technical foundation and experience in standard and advanced lab-scale materials synthesis and characterizationtechniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, XRF, DSC, TGA, FTIR, zeta potential,particle size analysis, and mechanical testing) for organic and inorganic materials.
• Experience in statistical analysis.

• Experience in basic microbiology techniques.
• Experience in biopolymer science and engineering, including advanced characterization of soft materials (e.g., TGA, DSC,FTIR).
• Basic to advanced understanding of biopolymer synthesis andcharacterization, including microbial cultivation,biopolymer/biofilm formation, and characterization.

• Experience in genomics/bioinformatics.
• Experience in microbial interactions and co-culturetechniques.
• Experience in characterization of cementitious materials.
• Experience in geomicrobiology (organic/inorganicinteractions).

For full consideration, please apply by September 9, 2026
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