PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Civil Engineering: Low-Carbon Concrete and Sustainable Cement Materials at McMaster University McMaster University in Canada

PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available in Civil Engineering at McMaster University in collaboration with the National Research Council Canada in Hamilton, Canada. The project is titled Low-Carbon Concrete and Emerging Supplementary Cementitious Materials and focuses on developing low-carbon concrete using alternative and sustainable cement materials to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction sector.

Research topics include low-carbon concrete, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), carbon dioxide capture inside concrete, microanalysis of materials, durability and mechanical properties, and life cycle assessment. Successful candidates will work in advanced research laboratories and collaborate with leading Canadian research institutions.

PhD applicants should have a completed master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, with an interest in concrete technology. Familiarity with common characterization techniques for cementitious materials is desirable. Postdoctoral applicants should hold a PhD in civil engineering or a related field and have expertise in cement materials and laboratory testing, including techniques such as calorimetry, TGA, FTIR, SEM, and XRD.

The post advertises 3 PhD opportunities and 1 postdoctoral opportunity. The start date is September 2026. Application instructions indicate that PhD candidates should email a CV to [email protected], while postdoctoral candidates should apply through the McMaster University Career Portal.