Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Dr. Qingxu “Bill” Jin’s research group in the area of sustainable infrastructure materials. In this role, the postdoctoral scholar will join the Resilient, Intelligent, Sustainable & Energy-efficient (RISE) Infrastructure Materials Laboratory and work with a multidisciplinary team advancing sustainable infrastructure materials and technologies.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with expertise and research interests in the following areas:

• Multi-scale materials design, synthesis, processing, and characterization
• Multifunctional fiber-reinforced cementitious/ceramic composites
• Low-carbon infrastructure materials
• ML/AI-enabled imaging analysis and applications
• Deep decarbonization through material recycling and CO₂ conversion
• Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA)
• Scale up with industrial and national lab partners

The RISE group’s research has been featured by CBS, NPR, WKAR Public Media, WOOD-TV8, and MSU Today. Dr. Jin is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive lab environment, actively mentoring postdoctoral researchers, and helping them achieve their professional goals.

Research group website: https://www.risematlab.com/ 

This is a one-year appointment, renewable based on research productivity and continued funding availability.

Community of Respect and Innovation

At Michigan State University’s College of Engineering, we believe that education and innovation are strongest when built on mutual respect. Guided by MSU’s land-grant mission, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge, expanding access to education, and creating solutions that serve the common good. We are committed to a community where each person is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive—engineering with respect, innovating with purpose, building with trust, and growing through resilience. Learn more about our Community of Respect and Innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of academic excellence and research achievement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with analytical techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, NMR, and ICP-OES.
• Experience with thermodynamic modeling of construction materials.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Special Instructions

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 12, 2026. Review of applications will begin on that date and continue until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/12/2026

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/departments/cee

Department Statement

About the College of Engineering

For more than 130 years, the MSU College of Engineering has advanced, shared, and applied engineering knowledge to address society’s most pressing challenges. Guided by MSU’s land-grant mission, the College is committed to preparing students for academic, professional, and lifelong success through high-quality education, meaningful experiences, and connections that extend beyond the classroom.

The College’s eight departments offer programs spanning a broad range of engineering and computational disciplines. Through collaboration among faculty, academic staff, employers, alumni, and campus partners, the College provides students with opportunities to explore career pathways, gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and prepare for successful careers.

About the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University advances education, research, and innovation focused on creating resilient infrastructure and protecting human and environmental health. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs that combine theory with hands-on, design-based learning. Its faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively across environmental engineering, transportation, structures, geotechnical and pavement engineering, sustainability, and water resources.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.