Post Doctoral Fellow - Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC)

About the role

A postdoctoral associate position is available in Dr. Konrad J. Krakowiak’s research group at the University of Houston. The postdoctoral associate will investigate calcium aluminate cement (CAC) concrete for high-temperature thermal energy storage applications. The work will examine how formulation, curing, and thermal exposure affect phase evolution, porosity, dimensional stability, thermal properties, and mechanical performance. The postdoctoral associate will plan and conduct laboratory experiments, analyze results, contribute to technical reports and publications, and work with graduate students and project collaborators. The research includes characterization of cementitious materials and testing at room and elevated temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization.
• Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.
• Develops leadership and management skills.
• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.

Qualifications

• Strong experimental skills.
• Clear communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.