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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate Opportunity in Nondestructive Evaluation of Concrete Bridges
Department	Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) has a unique experience and expertise in the condition assessment and monitoring of bridges that have been used in the development of a deeper understanding of deterioration processes in bridges. The ability to further advance the understanding of factors influencing bridge performance was significantly advanced with the construction of the BEAST (Bridge Evaluation and Accelerated Structural Testing) facility. CAIT is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate with broad expertise in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of concrete structures to conduct research related to the condition assessment and monitoring of bridges. While the primary responsibility will be related to the projects in the BEAST facility, it is expected that the candidate will be engaged in other infrastructure-related projects.
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COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number	23FA0574
Posting Open Date	05/25/2023
Posting Close Date	06/01/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a similar field with a background preferably in one or more research areas, such as but not limited to (1) Expertise and experience in the use of multiple NDE technologies, like ground penetrating radar (GPR), impact echo, ultrasonic surface waves, ultrasonic tomography, electrical resistivity, and half-cell potential (2) Knowledge of advanced analysis NDE data and results interpretation (3) Experience in the simulation of the bridge deterioration processes under traffic and environmental loads by FE using commercial software packages (COMSOL and/or ABAQUS, or other). Other experiences, (1) field NDE of bridges, and (2) evaluation of dynamic characteristics of bridges.
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Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested candidates should the following materials: (1) an explanation of their research interests and how their background and experience match the qualifications described, (2) detailed curriculum vitae, (3) names, contact information including emails of at least three references, and (4) academic transcripts, abstract of their doctoral dissertation. Review of applications and possible online interviews (Zoom/WebEx) will start on June 5, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/202565
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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