Post-Doctoral Fellow in Sustainable Construction Materials

Anant National University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Sustainable Construction Materials for its Anant School for Climate Action in Ahmedabad, India. The role involves conducting research on green cement, optimizing sustainable materials, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and at least 3 years of research experience. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with opportunities for extension based on performance.
Department: Anant School for Climate Action

Posted On 11th Dec 2024

About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s first DesignX university, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

About ASCA

The Anant School for Climate Action aims to be the hub for climate-related research and action in India. The department fosters innovative research in sustainable construction materials, green cement production, and other climate-resilient technologies.

Job Type

Full-time, Fixed-term (Initial appointment for one year, extendable based on performance)

Reporting to

Director, Anant School for Climate Action

Required education qualification

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Materials Engineering

years of experience

Minimum 3 years of research experience in material characterization, sustainable construction materials, and their optimization

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)
• Conduct advanced research on the development of green cement through chemical transformation and optimization.
• Explore innovative uses of materials such as bentonite, red mud, and fly ash for sustainable concrete development.
• Lead experimental setups and material testing methodologies to validate green cement formulations.
• Develop mathematical models for optimizing cement properties using multi-objective optimization techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and test novel sustainable construction materials.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and doctoral students working on material science projects.
• Publish research findings in reputed international journals and present at conferences.

Key Skills
• Expertise in material characterization and concrete optimization
• Proficiency in advanced testing methodologies and analytical techniques
• Experience with software tools like MATLAB, Python, AutoCAD, and optimization frameworks
• Strong publication record in areas related to sustainable materials
• Knowledge of patenting processes and intellectual property management