Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Infrastructure System Resilience
Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: Glenn Department of Civil Engineering
Location: Clemson, SC
Open Date: Nov 23, 2022
Description
Postdoctoral Researcher - Infrastructure System Resilience
Specific duties include:
identifying knowledge gaps based on community datasets
Interviewing infrastructure owner/operators
Modeling secondary hazards as needed
Developing models to prioritize infrastructure assets
Modeling within system dependencies
Predicting service outages
Validating models
Assessing vulnerability and consequences
Performing multi-criteria analysis
Performing field work
Identifying risk mitigation strategies
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in a field related to community resilience, such as, but not limited to: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Community and Regional Planning, Sociology, and Political Science. Candidates must have documented qualifications as follows: graduate research experience; fluency in English; excellent communication skills; demonstrated technical competence; and a solid publication record. The willingness and ability to acquire new skills and knowledge as needed during the project; to work effectively and cooperatively with others; and to manage time effectively is expected. Prior experience with conducting community resilience research is strongly desired.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) 1 sample paper, (4) evidence of a PhD, and (5) a list of 3 references to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/118612
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Pamela Murray-Tuite (pmmurra@clemson.edu), Professor, Clemson University. The review of applications will begin immediately.
Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Individuals from backgrounds under represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.