CALL FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: 3D-PRINTED CONCRETE HOUSING FOR REMOTE MINING COMMUNITIES

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering (or closely related field) prior to undertaking this position. Applicants should have extensive experience in concrete materials development, laboratory testing, and concrete structures and are expected to have a significant publication record within relevant high-quality peer reviewed journals. Candidates with demonstrated experience and a publication record in additive construction and/or 3D-printed concrete materials would be particularly desirable. As this project is highly interdisciplinary and involves working with a diverse team of academic and industry partners, candidates should possess excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical knowledge effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. We seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, women, members of racialized communities (visible minorities), persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Terms and Conditions This postdoctoral position is based in the Department of Civil Engineering at York University and will be 24 months in length. Possibility of an extension will be contingent on project funding but will not normally be longer than one year. The salary for this position will be $60,000 per year (+ benefits). How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit the following documents: • A cover letter • A detailed curriculum vitae • Three-page statement of research interests, including past research and future research directions. • List of references (letters of reference are not required at the time of application) Please submit all documents by email to Prof. Liam Butler (Liam.Butler@Lassonde.yorku.ca) by March 2 nd, 2026, to receive full consideration. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview to be conducted in person and/or remotely. Only those applicants selected for consideration will be contacted. Research in the Department of Civil Engineering Three main research themes distinguish the program: infrastructure, resilience, and sustainability through the established sub-disciplines of Environmental and Geo-Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources Engineering. Cutting-edge research is being carried out in our state-of-the-art facilities, which are located in the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence and across the Keele Campus. The facilities include 750m2 of dedicated laboratory space, including the Structures High-Bay Laboratory, the newly established Climate-Data-Driven Design (CD3) Facility for Built Infrastructure, and additional research laboratories and computational facilities for Geo-Environmental, Geotechnical, Construction Materials, Transportation and Water Resources sub-discipline