The Louisiana State University School of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work with the Computational Solid Mechanics (CSM) Research Group on research projects pertaining to computational material modeling and simulation due to a variety of causes including high impact damage, explosions due to energetic materials, other extreme loading conditions, etc. The researcher will also work in strain gradient plasticity to address the characteristics of microstructural material behavior such as size effects and numerical instabilities of shear bands.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Materials Discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
1 to 2 years of related experience and a strong background in modeling and computational mechanics of materials behavior.
Special Instructions:
Must provide a resume, cover letter and a list of at least 3 professional references that includes name, email, and phone number.
Original transcripts and three recommendation letters required prior to hire.
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR [at] lsu.edu
Apply for the position here: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00036534