Farshad Rajabipour

Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Engineering within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The position is open at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department led by Farshad Rajabipour, who is the Department Head and John A. and Harriette K. Shaw Professor. The role focuses on integrating engineering and science to address critical environmental challenges. Areas of interest include resilient and adaptable ecological and engineered systems, analysis of large-scale environmental systems and AI applications, resource recovery and the circular economy, advanced remediation, and the water-energy nexus. Candidates should have a global perspective and a strong research and teaching record. Applicants must hold a PhD in environmental engineering or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include expertise in the listed research areas. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, in line with university standards. No specific funding or stipend details are provided. To apply, candidates should visit the Penn State job portal and submit their application online, including a CV, cover letter, and supporting documents. The application link and further details are available in the post. This opportunity is ideal for academics interested in advancing research and education in environmental engineering, with a focus on innovative solutions to global environmental issues.

Two postdoctoral positions are available at Pennsylvania State University in Civil Engineering , Materials Science , and related areas. The openings are in Rajabipour’s Group and focus on concrete durability and sensing . One project will develop and deploy a pore solution resistivity/pH sensor for assessing concrete quality and durability. The second project focuses on the prediction and mitigation of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete. These positions are well suited to candidates interested in infrastructure materials, sensing technologies, degradation mechanisms, and durable construction materials. The post is shared by Farshad Rajabipour , Department Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering and John A. and Harriette K. Shaw Professor at Penn State. The announcement does not list detailed eligibility criteria, funding terms, or a deadline, but it does provide a direct application link. Interested applicants should review the linked page for full details and submit their application through the provided portal.