Are you a driven and ambitious individual seeking a rewarding research opportunity to pursue your Ph.D. in the area of sustainable building materials? I have an exciting opening for a talented candidate to join the Resilient GeoMaterials Group (link: https://pavanakula.org/).
Start Date and Funding: I am seeking a candidate to join our research team by September 2024. This is a funded position, and the application deadline is June 1, 2024.
Project Details
The project aims to develop novel earth-based 3D printable materials and determine pathways for efficient carbon sequestration in 3D-printed components. The student will have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team and get hands-on experience developing materials for a construction-scale 3D printer. This project will also focus on understanding the fundamental physicochemical mechanisms driving carbon sequestration into earth-based materials. The results of this study will play a key role in developing scalable and sustainable infrastructure materials.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., infrastructure materials and Geotechnical engineering).
- Experience with characterization methods such as X-Ray Diffraction, Thermogravimetric analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopy.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a passion for sustainable development.
Desired Skills
- Some experience with 3D printing
- Knowledge of engineering characterization methods (e.g., strength and durability tests)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
- Candidates currently residing in the United States will be given preference.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to share a short cover letter and a CV with
pavan.akula@oregonstate.edu. Please use the subject title “Ph.D. applicant Fall 2024“. Candidates must also submit an application through OSU’s School of Civil and Construction Engineering website https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/admissions.
