Postdoctoral Research Associate in Civil Engineering and Structural Testing at University of Southern California University of Southern California in United States

University of Southern California (USC) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Structural Mechanics Research Laboratory (SMRL) for experimental materials and structural testing.

The position is led by Professor Esref Bora Gencturk at USC in Los Angeles, California, United States. The lab focus is on civil engineering, materials testing, structural testing, and related experimental research. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in large-scale testing of structural systems and laboratory-based research in engineering.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a related field, and experience conducting large-scale structural testing is preferred. The post is available immediately, with a preferred start date before August 1.

How to apply: interested candidates should send their resume to the professor’s USC email address. The post does not provide a direct application portal or formal deadline, but indicates an immediate opening and preferred start date before August 1.

Research environment: SMRL at USC is the host laboratory, making this a strong fit for researchers with backgrounds in experimental mechanics, structural engineering, and materials-focused testing.