Postdoc Research Associate – Transportation Geotechnics and Advanced Pavement
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Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate Transportation Geotechnics and Advanced PavementAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the area of Transportation Geotechnics and Advanced Pavement Engineering with particular emphasis on geosynthetic applications in paved and unpaved roads the use of recycled plastic materials for geomaterial stabilization and the application of advanced field instrumentation technologies for pavement performance evaluation.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigators/Director of the Program for Sustainable Pavement Engineering and Research (PROSPER) at InTrans and will collaborate closely with federal and state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) industry partners and academic institutions. The position supports ongoing and upcoming research projects funded by various state and federal agencies.
Conduct field laboratory and analytical research related to (1) geosynthetic applications in paved and unpaved roads (2) sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions particularly the design implementation and evaluation of recycled and alternative materials for improving pavement performance and extending service life (3) full-scale pavement sections construction and instrumentation focusing on performance monitoring.
Coordinate the use and maintenance of project-related equipment and materials in collaboration with laboratory managers in the CCEE department.
Perform data collection cleaning quality assurance statistical analysis and model validation.
Ensure timely organized and professional delivery of research tasks and technical reports.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven research environment.
Contribute to the writing of project reports journal manuscripts and competitive research funding proposals.
Report research progress to funding agencies and present findings to stakeholders.
Collaborate with academic and industry partners involved in joint research efforts.
Actively engage with other research groups to exchange data and insights for interdisciplinary projects.
Maintain clear concise and frequent communication with the PROSPER team supervisors and sponsoring agencies.
Lead and assist/supervise undergraduate and graduate students on multiple research projects.
Keep and maintain accurate and detailed records of all research performed with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
Be available for unconventional schedules and short-notice travel including day trips or extended stays (typically 810 days) in response to sponsor needs.
Comply with all university and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (Applicants expecting to defend their Ph.D. prior to the anticipated start date are welcome to apply.)
Extensive research experience on the innovative application of recycled plastic materials to enhance transportation geotechnics.
Demonstrated experience with field monitoring of geosynthetic-stabilized pavement systems using advanced field instrumentation.
Proven record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at technical conferences.
Strong skills in data analysis and technical communication
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years of experience working with geosynthetics in field instrumented paved and unpaved roads applications.
Familiarity with laboratory and field-testing standards (e.g. ASTM AASHTO).
Background in resiliency and sustainability concepts related to transportation geotechnics and pavement engineering.
Department/Program & College Description:
Department Unit/Website:
Proposed Start Date:
January 2 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 31 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
October 31 2025Posting Close Date:
November 7 2025Job Requisition Number:
R18062Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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