Job Details

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

Posting Number
req23256

Department
Civil Arch Engr and Mechanics

Department Website Link

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
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 selected 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 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Biogeomechanics, sustainable construction materials, or related fields upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Research

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Kandie Stanton

...@arizona.edu

Open Date
6/27/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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