RESEARCH FELLOW

at  University of Michigan

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, candidates are required to submit one pdf file that includes: (1) CV/resume; (2) statement of purpose, including how you fit the position and why you are interested, and how you plan to work on the areas briefly; and (3) reference letter(s) (optional). Please send any questions related to this opportunity to Prof. Sherif El-Tawil ([email protected]).

SUMMARY

The University of Michigan’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to support a project on monitoring, managing and failure assessment of water transmission pipes. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Sherif El-Tawil.

WHO WE ARE

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering’s mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Strong mechanics background.
• Field and lab experience with installation of sensors, especially piezoelectric sensors, acoustic sensors, strain sensors and wireless equipment.
• Assessment and modeling of large data sets collected from continuous monitoring of pipeline segments.
• Experience with machine learning and machine vision as applied to structural mechanics and big data applications.
• Ability to work within a large multidisciplinary team.

Research Fellow duties will predominantly involve working across a broad research portfolio, spanning real-time control, sensor networks, AI, and related topics along with a team of researchers and practitioners. Existing collaborations with community partners and utilities across the US will provide the opportunity to translate research ideas directly into practice. Responsibilities include:

• conducting daily research according to the requirements of assigned projects;
• drafting progress reports and reporting to funding agencies;
• mentoring graduate students;
• drafting journal papers and technical reports;
• exploring beyond the scope of the project to create new ideas; and
• managing assigned equipment and materials.