Post Doctoral Research Associate

Company: University of Southern California
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we expect delays in some of our hiring process and will leverage our digital capabilities to continue recruiting top talent. For more information on applying to USC during the pandemic please visit our FAQ page . Keck Medicine of USC is hiring for immediate openings! Apply now ! USC is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the city's largest private employer, responsible for more than $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks , and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Think you've got what it takes to join us? We invite you to search our open positions and apply! Post Doctoral Research AssociateApply Viterbi School of Engineering Los Angeles, California
The Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Southern California seeks an energetic and innovative postdoctoral researcher with interest in experimental and numerical methods to work on a project funded by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on non-destructive evaluation of spent nuclear fuel storage canisters. All applicants must be United States citizens or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (i.e., in possession of a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status).Particularly, prior research experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: (1) structural dynamics, (2) advanced finite element modeling and analysis, (3) instrumentation for experimental data collection, (4) sensors, (5) computational and data sciences, (6) non-destructive evaluation methods, (7) vibration analysis, (8) uncertainty quantification and probabilistic methods, and (9) spent nuclear transportation and storage.Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or a related discipline. It is preferred that the applicant has experience in using servo-hydraulic material and structural testing systems, and a strong publication record. The post-doctoral scholar is expected to engage in and help with undergraduate/graduate student mentoring, research proposal writing, and laboratory organization and testing. Only individuals who have a strong desire to pursue an academic career are encouraged apply.The duration of the position is expected to be one year and may be renewable based on performance and availability of funding. The salary will be commensurate with the prior research experience of the applicant.The desired start date is March 1, 2021. Applications will be processed as they arrive until the position is closed.Individuals interested in applying should submit by email (a) CV, (b) a brief (-2 paragraph) summary of research interests, (c) two recent publications, and (d) a list of three references, to Professor Bora Gencturk, gencturk@usc.edu .A comprehensive benefits package will be included. https://postdocs.usc.edu/postdoc-resources/benefits-and-privileges/ The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women, men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
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REQ20097093 Posted Date: 01/28/2021 Apply Send jobs to friends through work with me. With just one click and a connection to LinkedIn, we can connect you with jobs that match your work experience. Stay connected with University of Southern California Interested in working for USC on a temporary basis? Contact Trojan Talent Source (operated by Kelly Services) at (800) 409-1066 or 15HD@kellyservices.com . USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance (PDF) opens in a new window . We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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