Post Doctoral Researcher

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
May 01, 2025
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Closing Date: 05/09/2025 Type of Position:Researchers and Scientists Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Andrew Braham Reports Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The position will utilize fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to execute research programs in the area of characterization and evaluation of asphalt materials within the department of Civil Engineering. This position will work directly with Dr. Andrew Braham as a colleague and equal to expand the existing research portfolio for the Civil Engineering department in the area of asphalt materials. Specific job responsibilities will include: Generate proposals, which will include identifying research problems, designing appropriate methodologies to explore the research problems, and execute the accepted proposals Write scholarly publications based on accepted proposals, research being performed by graduate students, and mining existing data sets that will contribute to the body of knowledge in asphalt materials. Write technical reports that summarize multi-faceted research projects for dissemination to the research community. Direct and guide graduate and undergraduate students in the performance of their research duties Teaching either an undergraduate course or graduate course in the field of pavement materials, pavement structural design, pavement production and construction, and/or pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. This will require an expert in these specialized areas. Overseeing graduate and undergraduate students in the specimen fabrication, testing, and analysis of various asphalt mixture tests, including I-FIT, IDEAL-CT, SCB, BBR, HWT, dynamic modulus, and cyclic fatigue. Overseeing graduate students with the input of collected asphalt mixture test data into various pavement softwares including AASHTOWare Pavement ME) and Discrete Element Modeling Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications* PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on pavement engineering Experience for three semesters as a graduate teaching assistant Internship experience with a private company/industry Experience in writing technical reports for state/province agencies At least five, published peer-reviewed journal publications as primary author Experience running the Asphalt Mixture Performance Test, the Bending Beam Rheometer, and the Hamburg Rutting Test Preferred Qualifications Experience generating research proposals Experience with pavement software including AASHTO Pavement ME and Discrete Element Modeling Additional Information: Salary Information: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Sandy Thomas, Assistant to the Department Head, sandy@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are asked to submit a SINGLE PDF file that includes: 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. Names and contact information of three professional references Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Talking Occasional Physical Activity:Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes