Postdoctoral Researcher at McGill University — NeverHard

This is not a job posting, it was created to allow a particular person(s) to enter their personal information and be appointed to a position at McGill University. If you have not been sent this URL directly by a university administrator/recruiter please do not apply. Position Summary: We currently have an opening for a postdoctoral position within the Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University working with Prof. Tim Xie in Hazard Mitigation and Infrastructure Resilience Lab. Research Project: Life-cycle seismic risk assessment and enhancement of shear-wall and frame buildings in Canada. Details: Design and evaluate the effectiveness of seismic protective devices in enhancing the seismic resilience of diverse building types in Canada Investigate reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls (stand-alone cantilever and coupled walls), steel braced frames (eccentrically braced frames (EBF) and buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBF)), and light-frame wood houses and CLT walls. Derive fragility functions through incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) Compare the direct and indirect seismic losses of friction-device-enhanced versus as-built buildings at code-relevant intensity levels Qualifications: PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization in Earthquake Engineering. Experience in finite element modeling, OpenSees, life-cycle risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, seismic protective device. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.