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Postdoctoral Associate: Use of Industrial Byproducts in Transportation Infrastructure

Rutgers Transportation Services
Piscataway, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate: Use of Industrial Byproducts in Transportation Infrastructure Department Advanced Infrastructure Center Salary Details Minimum Salary $63,968; final salary dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, the candidates’ qualifications, experience, and expertise, and funding availability. Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the broad area of innovative materials for transportation infrastructure with applications in civil (geotechnical/material) engineering, industrial scale economics, and transportation infrastructure performance. The successful candidate will lead research activities into the use and value of industrial byproducts in transportation infrastructure in support of a United States Department of Transportation funded initiative. The candidate will collaborate closely with several research groups at Rutgers as well as with national and international academic, governmental, and industrial partners.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0936 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related field.
  • The candidate is expected to have experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • geomaterial performance assessment and modeling,
    • life cycle assessment,
    • infrastructure performance and design,
    • supply chain management,
    • systems thinking and modeling.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with high proficiency in technical writing and editing.
  • The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated with the ability to think broadly and conceptually to formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems while prioritizing the workload and working independently with general supervision.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Laboratory or experimental research experience
  • Experience with common programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab)
  • Experience working with big data is highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

  • 75% – Design, Perform, Execute, and Disseminate Research
  • 15% – Proposal Development
  • 10% – General Project Administration

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/261137 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

Salary : $63,968

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