FW: 2021 Drinkward Postdoc opportunity at Caltech

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Subject: USUCGER: 2021 Drinkward Postdoc opportunity at Caltech

 

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The Mechanical and Civil Engineering (MCE) Department at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a Cecil & Sally Drinkward postdoctoral research scholar position in civil engineering. The intent of the program is to support innovative early career scientists in making a significant, original research contribution. The potential research areas include (but are not limited to) mechanics of solids and fluids, granular matter, geohazards, materials science and engineering, energy, structural sensing systems, infrastructure systems, and their control, resilience, and sustainability. The postdoctoral research scholars are expected to concentrate on their research and writing; collaborate with the MCE and Caltech research community; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; and give public seminars/lectures on their research.

The duration of the appointment is one year, with a start date in September 1, 2021, an annual stipend of $60,000, and a research expense fund of $5,000.  One-year reappointment is possible subject to performance and availability of funds. Only those who have received their Ph.D. after September 1, 2018 and do not hold a tenure-track position are eligible to apply.  All fellows must have successfully defended their dissertations prior to the commencement of the appointment.

The application review will begin on March 25, 2021  and continue until the position is filled. To apply, candidates should submit the following materials at https://applications.caltech.edu/job/drinkward:

• Curriculum vitae;
• One-page statement of research interests that, in part, reflects on the relation of the applicant’s interests to the ongoing research in MCE and identifies potential MCE faculty hosts;
• One or two research papers or dissertation chapters related to the candidate’s major research theme;
• Three confidential letters of reference submitted by the letter writers directly to the web portal.

If there are any questions about the application process, please contact drinkw...@caltech.edu.

 

 

Domniki Asimaki (she/her/hers)

Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

California Institute of Technology

Gates-Thomas Room 341

1200 E. California Boulevard, MC 104-44

Pasadena, CA 91125

phone: (626) 395-2742

website: http://asimaki.caltech.edu

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3008-8088