Postdoctoral Researcher in Cement Science (Civil Engineering, Remote)

Job summary

This position focuses on advancing low-carbon cement research through the synthesis and characterization of calcium carbonate phases and their interactions with cementitious materials. The role involves hands-on experience with advanced equipment and computational modeling to analyze reactions across various scales.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in cement chemistry, chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biomineralization, or related fields.
• Experience with early-age and in-situ characterization techniques of cementitious materials.
• Familiarity with Raman Imaging and Atomic Force Microscopy is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English are required.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize calcium carbonate phases and monitor their evolution in different environments.
• Characterize calcium carbonate growths and their interactions with cementitious phases using techniques such as RAMAN imaging, Atomic Force Microscopy, XRD, SEM, and multiscale mechanical testing.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on the PolYCEM project.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and present at conferences.
• Engage in teaching and supervising PhD and MSc student projects as needed.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a positive, creative outlook in a dynamic research environment.

Education

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) is required for this position.

Tools

• Advanced equipment for material characterization, including RAMAN imaging, Atomic Force Microscopy, XRD, SEM, and computational modeling tools.