Research Associate 4 Or 5

lsue.edu

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Not specified; not specified; benefits include hea...
Advanced materials characterization equipment operation
Pavement engineering and asphalt mixture design
Complex mathematical modeling for engineering properties
The position involves conducting advanced scientific research related to transportation materials using specialized equipment such as the Materials Testing System and Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester

Job Summary

  • The position involves conducting advanced scientific research related to transportation materials using specialized equipment such as the Materials Testing System and Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester.
  • Candidates will be responsible for developing complex mathematical models to estimate engineering properties of highway materials and managing graduate research assistants.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits including health, life, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemptions for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The position involves conducting advanced scientific research related to transportation materials using specialized equipment such as the Materials Testing System and Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced materials characterization equipment operation
  • Pavement engineering and asphalt mixture design
  • Complex mathematical modeling for engineering properties
  • Environmental Product Declarations and Life Cycle Assessment tools
  • Statistical software and data analysis expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with external funding sources
  • Technical conference presentation skills
  • Specialized software development capabilities
  • Expert testimony and policy development experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 2 years of experience in pavement engineering
  • Demonstrated knowledge of EPDs and LCA tools
  • Ph.D. substitutes for experience requirement
  • Valid U.S. work authorization required

Work Rights

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

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