Post Doctoral Research Associate

The Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work on funded research projects related to the long-term durability of polymers and composites used in civil infrastructure, with an emphasis on understanding and modeling the effects of moisture, temperature, and environmental exposure on material performance and service life. Applications will be in the area of pipelines and infrastructure rehabilitation as well as in advanced materials design as related to Moisture diffusion and transport in polymers and composites, Relationships between moisture uptake, glass transition temperature (Tg), and material performance, Development of predictive durability and service-life models for infrastructure applications including rehabilitation. The position involves data analysis, model development, use of AI/ML tools for both understanding the mechanisms governing long-term performance of polymers and composites and translating findings into practical design and application methods. In addition to research the Postdoctoral Research Associate will interact with public utilities, agencies, material suppliers, application and design companies. In addition to leading independent and collaborative research, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to proposal development, mentor graduate students, and disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.