Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics
Posting Number: req
23256
Department:
Civil Arch Engr and Mechanics
Location:
Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA
The selected candidate will join the SMART Laboratory at the University of Arizona, working under the supervision of Professor Lianyang Zhang. The position involves a one-year appointment, with the possibility of a contract extension after this period. The candidate is expected to work on projects about dust control, biostabilization and bioleaching, and reuse of mine tailings.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more.
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Duties & Responsibilities- Conduct research on the culture of microorganisms and fungi for (a) biostabilization of mine tailings to improve tailings dam stability and control tailings dust, and (b) bioleaching of mine tailings to recover critical minerals.
- Conduct research to evaluate existing methods for mine tailings dust control currently used in practice.
- Conduct research on reuse of mine tailings as sustainable construction materials.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teams.
- PhD in Biogeomechanics, sustainable construction materials, or related fields upon hire.
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