From its beginnings in a schoolhouse in lower Manhattan, Columbia University has grown to encompass two principal campuses: the historic, neoclassical campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood and the modern Medical Center further uptown, in Washington Heights. Today, Columbia is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting pathbreaking research in medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, and a school of continuing education.
The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University seeks applications for a position as a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST. A Postdoctoral Research Scientist is a junior level research position and works under the supervision of a faculty member in the department. As a postdoctoral research scientist you will work to further the research of the laboratory, and occasionally may be asked to supervise student projects related to the research and other topics within the scope of the group. In addition, the post-doc will be expected to assist in the development and submission of research proposals to funding agencies offering sponsor research programs in areas related to the research.
Requirements
A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Architectural Engineering is required. Interested candidates should have a strong research background in the area of construction engineering and management or engineering design management. Interested candidates should have experience with computer programming (e.g., C or Java), preferably as an integral component of their dissertation research. The position requires an interdisciplinary candidate who will participate in the development of a research tool to study the work of global virtual networks of engineers.
Preference will be given to candidates experienced with network analysis methods, building information modeling tools and/or organizational scholarship. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
To apply, please click on this link: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52316
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