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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Full Time

Position Type:
Other Academic

Department:
LSUAM Engineering - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (George Z Voyiadjis (00009256))

Work Location:
3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:
Other Academic

Job Description:
The Louisiana State University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct work in Nonlocal Computational Crystal Plasticity. The position starts as early as May 15, 2023.
30% - Conducting research projects pertaining to computational material modeling and simulation due to a variety of causes including multi-scale modeling in plasticity, rate effects, and impact damage.
30% - Working in crystal plasticity and strain gradient plasticity to address the characteristics of microstructural material behavior such as size effects and numerical instabilities of shear bands.
30% - Publishing research results.
5% - Advising graduate and undergraduate students.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a strong background in Nonlocal Computational Crystal Plasticity.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a strong background in Nonlocal Computational Crystal Plasticity and 4 years of experience.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
The application package should be submitted online with the application materials included as follows: Resume/CV, research statement, and three professional references in your applications. Official Transcripts required prior to hire. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Posting Date:
July 13, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
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Essential Position (Y/N):
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