Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Research Scientist
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Essential
Job Duties
- This position will support an ongoing project with the NCDOT to evaluate road ripples and the position may generally involve supporting other short duration experimental mechanical evaluations of asphalt concrete mixtures. The position will also provide some laboratory and project management support.
The main duties and responsibilities include:
- Conduct and synthesize literature and agency-practice reviews related to road ripples, including potential formation mechanisms, diagnostic methods, contributing factors, and pavement-performance implications.
- Coordinate and participate in field and forensic evaluations of North Carolina pavements exhibiting road ripples, including site selection, records and data compilation, field testing, sample collection, laboratory evaluation, and comparative analysis.
- Plan, conduct, and analyze laboratory and modeling studies to evaluate residual moisture in asphalt mixtures and the potential short- and long-term effects of road ripples on pavement performance.
- Draft quarterly reports and monthly reports to support the aforementioned research project and/or similar project.
- May be asked to participate in other research projects related to aforementioned topic as projects are awarded.
- Coordinate laboratory management activities in support of the asphalt mixture analysis group tasks. This may include coordinating graduate students for cleaning, ensuring PPE is appropriately worn, ensuring supplies are ordered, and coordinating on calibrations.
Other Work/Responsibilities
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Perks and Benefits
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Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule
- Flexibility can be provided given the nature of research
Department Required Skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with people of varying backgrounds and good communication skills. Strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and possess leadership skills
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred or closely related field (at the time of appointment). Knowledge of asphalt materials, pavement construction, and performance, particularly moisture-related distress, layer bonding, and pavement forensic evaluation. Experience conducting or supporting field and laboratory investigations of asphalt pavements, including pavement condition assessment, sample collection and handling, nondestructive testing, asphalt mixture testing, or pavement-performance analysis.
Familiarity with statistical modeling approaches. Familiarity with state highway agency and/or federal agency research reporting requirements.
Required License or Certification - N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required? - Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? - No
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range - $60,000-$65,000
Job Open Date - 08/20/2026
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