Title: G0302 - POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE State Role Title: FACULTY Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: www.nsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Project Overview: The Carbon Black Concrete Project is an innovative research initiative focused on incorporating carbon black into concrete for enhanced performance and sustainability. This project is in collaboration with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The aim is to develop new concrete formulations with improved mechanical properties, durability, and lower carbon footprints. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in characterizing and optimizing carbon black-modified concrete. The research will involve advanced materials characterization techniques, concrete manufacturing processes, and performance testing under various environmental conditions. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct detailed materials characterization using techniques such as SEM, XRD, TGA, and FTIR to analyze carbon black interactions with cementitious matrices. * Develop and refine manufacturing methods for carbon black incorporation into concrete, including mixing protocols, curing processes, and scalability assessments. * Evaluate the mechanical and durability performance of carbon black concrete through comprehensive testing (compressive strength, flexural strength, freeze-thaw resistance, etc.). * Collaborate closely with ACI and VDOT to ensure research aligns with industry standards and practical applications. * Prepare high-quality research publications and present findings at national and international conferences. * Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in the project. Join Us: Be part of a cutting-edge research project that aims to revolutionize the concrete industry with sustainable and high-performance materials. Your work will directly contribute to advancing the field and shaping future construction practices. EEO Statement: Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Minimum Qualifications * Ph.D. in Materials Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field with a focus on cementitious materials and concrete technology. * Strong background in materials characterization techniques, particularly for cement-based composites. * Experience in concrete manufacturing, including mixing design, curing, and large-scale production methods. * Familiarity with industry standards for concrete testing and performance evaluation. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong publication record. * Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team. Additional Considerations As delineated above. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a list of publications, and contact information for three references to kssanjeev@nsu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Contact Information Name: Norfolk State University Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: Emailed material not accepted In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.