Research Associate 4 Or 5

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Not specified; not specified; benefits include hea...
Materials testing system (mts) operation
Asphalt mixture performance tester (ampt)
Superpave asphalt binder equipment
The role involves conducting advanced scientific research related to transportation materials using specialized characterization equipment

Job Summary

  • The role involves conducting advanced scientific research related to transportation materials using specialized characterization equipment.
  • Candidates will be responsible for managing graduate research assistants and developing complex mathematical models for highway material properties.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits including health insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemptions for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The role involves conducting advanced scientific research related to transportation materials using specialized characterization equipment.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include health, life, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Materials Testing System (MTS) operation
  • Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT)
  • Superpave asphalt binder equipment
  • Complex mathematical model development
  • Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools

Nice-to-have

  • Specialized software development skills
  • Technical conference presentation experience
  • Grant proposal writing expertise
  • Statistical software analysis proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 2 years of experience in pavement engineering
  • Experience with asphalt mixture design
  • Valid U.S. work authorization required
  • Ph.D. substitutes for experience requirement

Work Rights

Must have valid U.S. work authorization at time of hire

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