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

PhD and postdoctoral positions 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 sustainable cement materials and low-carbon concrete technologies for a lower-emission built environment.

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. The work is aligned with Canada’s net-zero concrete roadmap and involves collaboration with advanced research facilities and Canadian research institutions.

PhD applicants should have a completed master’s degree by the start date 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 cementitious materials and laboratory testing. Experience with calorimetry, TGA, FTIR, SEM, XRD, rheology, mechanical properties, durability, and life cycle assessment is required.

The post mentions 3 PhD openings and 1 postdoctoral opening, with a start date of September 2026. Application instructions are simple: PhD candidates should email a detailed CV to [email protected], while postdoctoral candidates should apply through the McMaster University Career Portal. Funding details such as stipend or salary are not specified in the post.