Paved
roads comprise a valuable asset to our society. Would you like to be
part of a research team that works with cost-effective maintenance and
sustainable improvement of pavements?
A postdoc position is available in the Department of Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering), with starting date as soon as possible.
Scientific focus
The postdoc will be involved in the work package called Novel pavements with low rolling resistance in the COOEE project (see below).
The focus of the work package is to identify and investigate the material properties that are of importance to the rolling resistance of a pavement material in order to be able to specify the optimal composition of binder and aggregates with due consideration to the overall pavement design. The ultimate goal is to develop asphalt materials or pavement designs with low rolling resistance that are able to resist the influence of mechanical and environmental wear without jeopardizing fundamental requirements such as traffic safety and structural properties.
The postdoc will focus the research on the coupling between functional performance criteria, like rolling resistance, bearing capacity and texture, and the pavement materials and structural pavement design. The research will aim at formulating a unique definition of rolling resistance that may be linked to the material composition, material parameters or pavement performance measures. Based on that analysis, the postdoc must develop numerical or empirical models that can be used to establish a rational methodology for performance driven design of pavements with optimal rolling resistance.
The postdoc is furthermore expected to contribute significantly to the integration of new knowledge from “Novel Pavements” into the other work packages in the COOEE project.
Project setting - the COOEE project
The postdoc is integrated in a project called “COOEE – CO2 emission reduction by exploitation of rolling resistance modeling of pavements” (www.cooee-co2.dk). The transport sector contributes with more than 20% of the total emission of CO2 and therefore there is a huge potential in even small reductions of the energy consumption of cars. Reducing the rolling resistance is one of the ways to reduce emissions. The COOEE project will attack the challenge from various angles: development of advanced models for deterioration and aging of pavements; development of new devices for measuring rolling resistance on the road network and development of novel pavement that is optimized with respect to rolling resistance. All these disciplines will be integrated in the road asset management system of the Danish Road Directorate.
The project is a co-operation between Roskilde University (Glass and Time), DTU Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering), Danish Road Directorate (DRD) and NCC Roads.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:
A postdoc position is available in the Department of Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering), with starting date as soon as possible.
Scientific focus
The postdoc will be involved in the work package called Novel pavements with low rolling resistance in the COOEE project (see below).
The focus of the work package is to identify and investigate the material properties that are of importance to the rolling resistance of a pavement material in order to be able to specify the optimal composition of binder and aggregates with due consideration to the overall pavement design. The ultimate goal is to develop asphalt materials or pavement designs with low rolling resistance that are able to resist the influence of mechanical and environmental wear without jeopardizing fundamental requirements such as traffic safety and structural properties.
The postdoc will focus the research on the coupling between functional performance criteria, like rolling resistance, bearing capacity and texture, and the pavement materials and structural pavement design. The research will aim at formulating a unique definition of rolling resistance that may be linked to the material composition, material parameters or pavement performance measures. Based on that analysis, the postdoc must develop numerical or empirical models that can be used to establish a rational methodology for performance driven design of pavements with optimal rolling resistance.
The postdoc is furthermore expected to contribute significantly to the integration of new knowledge from “Novel Pavements” into the other work packages in the COOEE project.
Project setting - the COOEE project
The postdoc is integrated in a project called “COOEE – CO2 emission reduction by exploitation of rolling resistance modeling of pavements” (www.cooee-co2.dk). The transport sector contributes with more than 20% of the total emission of CO2 and therefore there is a huge potential in even small reductions of the energy consumption of cars. Reducing the rolling resistance is one of the ways to reduce emissions. The COOEE project will attack the challenge from various angles: development of advanced models for deterioration and aging of pavements; development of new devices for measuring rolling resistance on the road network and development of novel pavement that is optimized with respect to rolling resistance. All these disciplines will be integrated in the road asset management system of the Danish Road Directorate.
The project is a co-operation between Roskilde University (Glass and Time), DTU Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering), Danish Road Directorate (DRD) and NCC Roads.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:
- PhD in the field of civil or mechanical engineering with specialization in either pavement design or pavement materials
- Experience in mechanistic design of pavements is a highly valuable advantage.
- Experience in asphalt mix design and testing
- Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks
- Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The period of employment is initially 2 years, but is possible to extend upon mutual interests and agreement.
Further information
Please contact Assoc. Professor Ole Hededal, DTU Civil Engineering, + 45 4525 5020, for further information.
Additional information about DTU and DTU Civil Engineering Department can be found on www.byg.dtu.dk
Application procedure
We must have your online application by 1 February 2013.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The period of employment is initially 2 years, but is possible to extend upon mutual interests and agreement.
Further information
Please contact Assoc. Professor Ole Hededal, DTU Civil Engineering, + 45 4525 5020, for further information.
Additional information about DTU and DTU Civil Engineering Department can be found on www.byg.dtu.dk
Application procedure
We must have your online application by 1 February 2013.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Diploma
- List of publications
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
Application Deadline : 1 February 2013
