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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Low-Carbon Concrete Materials and Recycled Glass Cementitious Materials National Research Council Canada in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
This is a two-year term postdoctoral appointment with salary and benefits comparable to Research Officer positions. The salary range is $83,985 to $116,641, with an average starting rate of $83,985 for new PhD graduates; salary depends on experience and expertise. Benefits include a pension plan, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and other employee supports. Fellows also receive a travel fund to support their work. Relocation assistance may be available under NRC directi
Deadline
Jan 7, 2027
Country
Canada
University
National Research Council Canada
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About this position
The National Research Council Canada is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Low-Carbon Concrete Materials for a two-year term in Ottawa, Canada, within the Construction organizational unit.
The project, Engineered Recycled Glass as a Supplementary Cementitious Material for Low Carbon, High Performance Concrete — Stabilizing the Supply Chain in Canada, will investigate ground recycled glass as a scalable supplementary cementitious material. The research supports cement decarbonization and circular economy objectives while addressing the shrinking supply of conventional supplementary cementitious materials.
The fellow will design and conduct experimental research on hydration kinetics, pozzolanic reactivity, fresh and hardened concrete performance, durability, and long-term behavior. The project also includes life-cycle assessment and techno-economic assessment. Fellows work in NRC laboratories under the direct supervision of an NRC researcher and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Applicants should hold a recent PhD in Civil Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Cement Chemistry, or a closely related field, or expect to complete the degree within six months of appointment. Relevant experience in cement chemistry, cementitious materials, concrete testing, analytical characterization, durability, statistical analysis, modeling, and peer-reviewed research is expected.
The appointment offers a salary of $83,985–$116,641, benefits, and a travel fund. Applications require a resume, one-page statement of interest, PhD transcript, and publication list. The closing date is January 7, 2027, at 23:59 Eastern Time. Fellows may be citizens of any country, although preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Funding details
This is a two-year term postdoctoral appointment with salary and benefits comparable to Research Officer positions. The salary range is $83,985 to $116,641, with an average starting rate of $83,985 for new PhD graduates; salary depends on experience and expertise. Benefits include a pension plan, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and other employee supports. Fellows also receive a travel fund to support their work. Relocation assistance may be available under NRC directi
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Cement Chemistry, or a closely related discipline, obtained within the past three years (on or after July 1, 2024) or expected within six months of appointment. Significant experience is required in cementitious materials research, including cement chemistry, hydration mechanisms, supplementary cementitious materials, concrete performance evaluation, and/or low-carbon concrete technologies. Applicants should have experience with research planning and management, laboratory investigations, data analysis, technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications; laboratory experimentation and analytical characterization of cementitious materials and concrete; durability assessment, deterioration mechanisms, service-life methodologies, and performance-based testing; experimental design and statistical analysis; and multidisciplinary teamwork. English is required, and successful candidates must obtain Reliability Status clearance involving five years of background verification. Applicants should submit a resume, a maximum one-page statement of interest, a PhD transcript, and a publication list; three recommendation letters may be requested later.
How to apply
Apply through the NRC recruitment portal using the direct application link. Attach a resume, one-page statement of interest, PhD transcript, and publication list, and include citizenship information; recommendation letters may be requested later. Direct questions to [email protected], citing requisition 26201.
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