Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Environmental Engineering

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Environmental Engineering. These positions focus on projects related to corrosion mitigation and technology development.

Primary responsibilities include conducting laboratory and field experiments, supporting project management activities, supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students, and disseminating research findings. These roles will contribute to fast-paced, applied research projects, and individuals must be able to adapt quickly to evolving project needs and timelines.

Additional responsibilities may include contributing to grant proposal development. The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively convey technical information to a wide range of audiences, including entrepreneurs, industry partners, and investors.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in chemical environmental research, with emphasis in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, surface chemistry, and electrochemical/corrosion chemistry
Demonstrated experience in microbiological environmental research, including environmental microbiology with complex communities and/or environmental molecular microbiology
Demonstrated track record of publishing high-quality articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Department/Program & College Description:
TheDepartment of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, with programs ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report, has a proud heritage dating back to the founding of Iowa State Agricultural College (later Iowa State University) as a land grant institution in 1869. We’ve seen extraordinary advancement in research and teaching methods since then. Still, we keep a dedication to excellence that has carried from the past to the present.

Department Unit/Website:
Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering – Iowa State University Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Website

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

August 2, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

June 19, 2026

Posting Close Date:

June 29, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19448

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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