Duke University, Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
withdrawn (posted 2024/06/07)
Position Description:
Position Description
Post-Doctoral Research Associate in modeling materials effect in Urban Heat Island Job Description: A post-doctoral research position is available at Duke University for a candidate with expertise on the topic of materials, and numerical modeling. Research will be conducted on infrastructure materials and urban heat modeling. The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing effort on the umbrella of the public sector innovation initiative at Duke University. Solid background in programming (e.g. Python) is required. The goal is to find a solutions to consider materials infrastructures in the heat island effect. The candidate will use the city of Durham as a case study and collect data using already available database in collaboration with Durham city and field measurements. The postdoctoral associate will be based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering led by Professor Mark Wiesner.The postdoctoral associate should be able to work effectively with collaborators from diverse disciplinary and other backgrounds and be available for travel to conferences, workshops and project meetings as may be required. This position provides numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration offered at Duke, and to develop working relationships with researchers at other universities. Furthermore, connection with the Durham city and public sector of the Durham region will be key. The postdoctoral associate will be expected to take responsibility for preparing and publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals as first author and contribute to other publications relevant to the scholar's interests. The postdoctoral associate may also contribute to policy reports and other publications. The position is likely to present opportunities for mentorship of graduate or undergraduate students and opportunities for seminars, guest lectures and other avenues to contribute to intellectual life in the department. An initial term of one year is offered with potential for renewal for a subsequent year contingent on performance. The start date is flexible, but ideally by September 2024. Requirements: Candidates should have: • A PhD in engineering, environmental science, environmental or natural resource economics, ecological economics, or a related field. • Background in environmental modeling, programming, and LCA tools • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-disciplinary projects. • Evidence of past research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Knowledge of data management. How to apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names and email addresses of three references to Dr. Mark Wiesner (wiesner@duke.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 References
And anything else requested in the position description.
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