Research Professional II, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

Overview

Research Professional II position in the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department (CAEM) laboratory of Dr. Shamshiripour. This is a part-time role with remote-work option.

Job title: Research Professional II, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

Posting Number: req
23008

Department: Civil Arch Engr and Mechanics

Department Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Location: Main Campus

Address: 1209

E. 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part Time

Hours per Week: 10

Job FTE: 0.5

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Grade: 7

Compensation: $25.50 - $31.87 per hour

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Researchers & Scientists

Job Function: Research

• Under the supervision of Dr. Shamshiripour, develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced multi-disciplinary research with transportation engineering and one of the related fields:
  Urban planning and policy, social sciences, business administration, air quality, or auctions design.
• Review progress and evaluate results.
• Participate in formulating research methods, and developing or collaborating in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Maintain clear, detailed laboratory notebooks with experimental procedures, calculations, and data.
• Communicate with collaborators and core facilities outside of the department and college.
• Assist with and contribute to deriving, analyzing, and formatting data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Participate in research funding and grant proposal preparations, working to develop well-written grant proposals and scope-of-work documents. The focus will be funding opportunities supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation.
• Collaborate on project reports, including reviewing and revising team members reports.
• Work with manuscript preparation for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study.
• Previous research experience (internship, independent study).

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:
Ali Shamshiripour
Assistant Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
shamshiripour

Open Date: 5/30/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:
The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. Cover Letter should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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