POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), to conduct research in sustainable steel building design. Will explore the reuse of structural steel elements and how to facilitate and accelerate adoption of steel reuse in the U.S. This will include detailed life-cycle analysis; developing an environmental product declaration (EPD) for reused structural steel heavy sections in buildings; and examining data needs and tracking methods for circular adoption and EPD production. The research hopes to advance steel reuse within the U.S. and will focus on the carbon implications of steel reuse, consistency across industry, and data quality and availability for reused structural materials. Will have the opportunity to advance your own research goals, collaborate with industry/public stakeholders to enhance the project's reach and impact, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, present findings at scientific conferences, organize workshops, contribute to industry projects, and mentor graduate/undergraduate students.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in civil engineering, architecture, industrial ecology, mechanical engineering, or material science (preferably with a background in life cycle analysis, sustainable structural design, steel structures, building construction, and circular economy); experience conducting original scientific research, publishing in scientific journals, and industry collaboration; and ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, team-oriented environment that includes collaboration with MIT staff and students, other universities, industry partners, and public entities. PREFERRED: experience with structural design, construction, data science and management, material science, manufacturing, reused element life cycle measurement strategies, and designing with reused building elements; EPD development experience; proficiency with programming (e.g., R or Python) and life cycle assessment software; organizational/programming experience in educational settings; and interest in applying scientific research to practical solutions. Job #24379

The preferred start date for this position is January 1, 2025, and preference will be given to those who apply by October 1, 2024.