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Postdoctoral Associate in Biological Repair of Cement and Concrete Materials

CU Boulder
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Aug 26, 2026
Requisition Number: 74426 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 09-Sep-2026 Date Posted: 26-Aug-2026 Close All Job Summary The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering Program invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position under the joint supervision of Prof. Mija Hubler and Prof. Wil Srubar. The University of Colorado provides an outstanding, world-class environment for conducting advanced materials science research. A highly motivated and independent scholar is sought with training and deep expertise in the areas of biological engineering, materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related discipline. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are The fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth's physical and biological resources. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be The Postdoctoral Associate will design and conduct experiments on the biological repair of aged concrete. When appropriate, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in and support technology transfer activities to support the commercialization of the work. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to contribute to enhancing the vision and mission of a vibrant, cross-disciplinary collaborative research team at the University of Colorado Boulder at the intersection of biology, materials science, and civil and architectural engineering. What You Should Know The initial appointment is for 1 year with extension pending satisfactory performance and availability of funds. What We Can Offer The starting salary for this position will be $65,000 annually. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be authentic. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require A PhD in civil engineering, biological engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or a related field. A strong technical foundation and experience in standard and advanced lab-scale materials synthesis and characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, XRD, XRF, DSC, TGA, FTIR, zeta potential, particle size analysis, and mechanical testing) for organic and inorganic materials. Experience in statistical analysis. What You Will Need Experience in basic microbiology techniques. Experience in biopolymer science and engineering, including advanced characterization of soft materials (e.g., TGA, DSC, FTIR). Basic to advanced understanding of biopolymer synthesis and characterization, including microbial cultivation, biopolymer/biofilm formation, and characterization. What We Would Like You to Have Experience in genomics/bioinformatics. Experience in microbial interactions and co-culture techniques. Experience in characterization of cementitious materials. Experience in geomicrobiology (organic/inorganic interactions). Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files: Cover Letter Resume/CV Research Papers: Please provide 3 papers. List of References: Please provide a document listing the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references who may be contacted by phone. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment. For full consideration, please apply by September 9, 2026. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.