Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Position Description & Details

A Post-Doc position in the fields of structural corrosion, corrosion control and mitigation, and high-performance coatings is immediately available under supervision of both Dr. Zhibin Lin (Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering) and Dr. Xiaoning Qi (Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials), North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. The selected candidate is expected to be familiar with the development and characterization of structural coatings to promote sustainable metallic structures. The expected research activities include:

• Participating in research on the development of high-performance coatings.
• Conducting/developing experimental testing on structural corrosion control and mitigation.
• Participating/leading research proposal writing and report preparation.
• Assisting in supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students

This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension for the following years depends on work performance and available funding. The position is immediately available with a flexible start date.

Screening will begin 1/5/22

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. with a background in structural engineering, or similar fields, with focus on structural corrosion.

Ability to work and lead project research activities independently or collectively with other disciplines.

Strong writing and interpersonal skills .

Preferred Qualifications

Strong research background in developing and applying high-performance coatings for structural corrosion mitigation, including knowledge of coating formulation, inclusion of nanomaterials in coatings and microstructural characterization of materials.

Ability to develop ideas and experience of drafting grant proposals.

Experience conducting original research and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Applicant Materials Required

1) Cover letter to describe applicant's research experience and interests

2) CV with a list of publications

3) Contact info of two references (name and email)

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.