Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Assistant

University of North Florida

Gainesville, Florida, US
Base: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly; bonus/equity: not s...
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High school diploma required
Relevant research or engineering work experience
Basic computer skills required
** The University of North Florida is seeking a part-time Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Assistant to support engineering research involving Heavy Vehicle Simulators. Candidates should have a high school diploma with relevant experience, and engineering students are encouraged to apply. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves operating and monitoring Heavy Vehicle Simulators to simulate traffic loading on pavement test sections for the Accelerated Pavement Testing program.
  • Research assistants will collect and analyze real-time data including tire load, test speed, temperatures, and hydraulic pressures using vendor-supplied and in-house software.
  • This part-time role supports engineering research under the mentorship of UNF and FDOT engineers at the Florida Department of Transportation State Materials Office.

Matching Summary

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** The University of North Florida is seeking a part-time Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Assistant to support engineering research involving Heavy Vehicle Simulators. Candidates should have a high school diploma with relevant experience, and engineering students are encouraged to apply. **

Salary

Base: $16.00 to $18.00 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school diploma required
  • Relevant research or engineering work experience
  • Basic computer skills required

Nice-to-have

  • LabVIEW software experience preferred
  • Engineering student status encouraged
  • Experience with data acquisition systems

Key Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma
  • Relevant research/engineering work experience
  • Background check required
  • Credit check may be required
  • Complete Foreign Influence Review section

Work Rights

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