Postdoctoral Scholar

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to participate in a multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator NSF-funded research project. The overarching aim of this project is in the development of new knowledge and a new framework to facilitate the optimal design and life-long adaptation of civil infrastructure systems that rigorously accounts for diverse uncertainties in the life-cycle demands, system's state, and decision criteria. This project thus aims to offer an engineering response to infrastructure adaptation, mitigating the impact of evolving hazards on the built environment and society, and fundamentally transforming the basis for which infrastructure is designed, maintained, and adapted, to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future.

We seek a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual eager to expand their expertise while contributing to the management and execution of research as well as mentoring of graduate students. The required qualifications are:

• PhD degree in mathematics, science, engineering, or a related field by the start date.

• Extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: probabilistic methods, risk and reliability, stochastic control processes, dynamic programing, deep reinforcement learning.

• Strong track record in scientific contributions supported by peer-reviewed publications.

• Strong programming skills including proficiency with Python and Matlab.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of hydraulics and stochastics in hydraulics, though not required, will be beneficial and considered favorably.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a single PDF file (5MB max) that includes: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Gordon Warn at [email protected] or +1-814-863-2786.

The College of Engineering at Penn State prepares current and future generations for impactful careers as practicing engineers, managers, researchers, educators, and community leaders through highly ranked residential and online programs. We provide innovative educational experiences and supportive programs designed to foster a more welcoming community. In collaboration with industry, non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and other academic institutions and partners, our faculty lead research initiatives across all areas of engineering that create jobs, fuel economic growth, inform policy, solve global problems, and positively impact humanity.

This position is located in State College, Pennsylvania, which has been repeatedly voted as one of the most desirable and safest places to live in the United States. State College fosters a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community. The region hosts outstanding public schools, reasonable housing costs, a calendar of social and cultural events, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. State College is served by a regional airport and is within driving distance to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Baltimore, and New York City. Please see https://www.statecollegepa.us/ for more information. 

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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