Position Function:
Research Engineer II position within the Rula School of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
Salary Grade: 16
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Area of Specialization:
Construction Materials - Asphalt pavements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform research on construction materials, where most of the work is related to asphalt pavements. In addition to asphalt pavements, some amount of work might be needed for existing projects within the School where data analysis, organization, or other fundamental research skills are needed. Specific duties to perform include review of literature, laboratory experiments (including possible oversight of undergraduate student workers), field experiments, data handling, data analysis, journal article writing, and sponsor report writing. A significant amount of writing is expected. The ideal candidate would have measurable experience with test standards and/or specifications for asphalt pavements where their work has or could lead to new or improved test methods or standards. The ability to work on longer term projects that are ongoing is also desirable. The ideal candidate would also have measurable experience with long term aging of asphalt pavements and with pavement seal treatments.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in engineering or computer science with two years professional experience in a related area; requires two years at previous level or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful candidates will ideally have an earned B.S. and Masters in civil engineering from an institution offering ABET-accredited (or equivalent) degrees.
Preference will be given to a candidate with a Ph.D. in civil engineering from an institution offering ABET-accredited (or equivalent) degrees.
Instructions for Applying:
Interested candidates must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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