• Postdoctoral Associate

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Postdoctoral Associate

     

    + Job Number: 25211

    + Functional Area: Research - Engineering

    + Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

    + School Area: Engineering

    + Pay Range Minimum: $71,000

    + Pay Range Maximum: $90,000

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

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    + Pay Grade: No Grade

     

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    Posting Description

    POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), to join an interdisciplinary research team focused on the market analysis of solid carbon in the construction materials sector; will assess the market dynamics, material compatibility, and performance limits of solid carbon incorporation in concrete, asphalt, steel, and soil amendment; conduct a thorough review of commercialized and emerging carbon products, developing technical landscape reports, and creating a material-carbon compatibility matrix; and evaluate market demand, using material flow analysis, scalability, and regional adoption constraints for solid carbon applications, providing critical inputs to experimental, economic, and policy analyses in this project. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with industry stakeholders and publish research findings.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Ecology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; expertise in construction materials science, industrial byproduct utilization, or technology adoption; strong quantitative skills and experience synthesizing technical and market data and material flow analysis; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to engage with industry stakeholders and translate technical research into actionable insights; and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. PREFERRED: Experience with market modeling or construction industry standards; familiarity with carbon-based materials (biochar, graphite, carbon black); and prior publications in relevant areas.

     

    This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

     

    9/18/2025