The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is part of the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. We offer a number of programs and areas of study that are consistently ranked among the top programs nationally. We enjoy a very collegial and supportive community in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Our faculty and staff are highly approachable and student-centered and our students are active contributors to their learning and that of their fellow classmates. Our students have a broad range of interests and represent a diversity of countries and cultures.
We are seeking several Postdoctoral Research Associates for Professor Burcu Akinci's research team. In this role, you will carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. This position will require an in depth knowledge of a niche field, process, or subject area and may involve organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports which contain descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. The purpose of this role is to acquire the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.
Core responsibilities include:
- Assisting in ensuring project deliverables are achieved
- Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty
- Participating/assisting in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations
- Gathering and analyzing data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data
- Conducting research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university
- Other duties as assigned
You should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills required
- Strong organization and communication skills required
Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree in a related field required
More Information:
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