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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Engineering
Department: Civil And Environmental Engineering 10016148
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Engineers/Architects, Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Information Technology, Power Plant Engineers, Research/Scientific, Skilled Trades, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

A full-time postdoctoral Research Associate position in structural health monitoring is available in Dr. Mahmood Haq’s group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Michigan State University. Dr. Haq’s research seeks to design novel, lightweight automotive structural components using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. These FRP composites will further integrate RF antennae, structural health monitoring sensors and design them for ‘inspectability,’ ‘maintenance,’ and ‘re-assembly’. 

The NDE Research Associate will be a key member of a cross-disciplinary team that aims at integrating innovations in structural health monitoring techniques for non-destructive evaluation of FRP composites materials and multi-material assemblies. An ideal candidate should have expertise in ultrasonic and optical techniques. Expertise in numerical modeling of wave propagation in materials is preferred. In addition to performing research activities on existing research grants, the candidate is expected to assist in writing proposals.

Dr. Haq will work closely with the successful candidate in a collaborative lab environment to develop the project and help the trainee achieve their career goals. The appointment will be initially for one year with the possibility of additional years based on satisfactory performance and continuation of funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Electrical Engineering or closely relate

• Applicants must have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Applicants must have experience in ultrasonic NDE and associated signal processing
• Applicants must have strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Applicants are expected to work well in a team setting and be highly self-motivated.

• Research expertise in NDT using ultrasonic and its use in composite materials.

Applicants are required to submit:

• Cover letter
• a CV
• two references with contact information

For full consideration, applications should be received before midnight 06/15/2023. Post will close at this time and applications will be reviewed.

egr.msu.edu/cee

The MSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has strong interdisciplinary research at the frontiers of knowledge, and first-class educational programs on a foundation of core civil and environmental engineering disciplines. The Department has 28 tenure-system faculty members with strong research programs across all major areas of civil and environmental engineering, and annual research expenditures of about $7M. The Department has accredited B.S. degree programs in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The current enrollment is approximately 145 full-time graduate students and 600 undergraduate students.  For additional information about the Department, please visit https://www.egr.msu.edu/cee/ .

MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The MSU Civil and Environmental Engineering is committed to amplifying perspectives and stories by underrepresented and oppressed communities through engineering foundations and creating an inclusive environment for meaningful dialogue about ideas leading to solutions. Information about Work Life at MSU can be found at https://worklife.msu.edu/.  

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:May 1, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 1, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time