"Research Professional II, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics"

Position Highlights

The Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department (CAEM) is seeking motivated applicants to fill a part time Research Professional II position in the laboratory of Dr. Shamshiripour.

The ideal applicant will have a strong understanding of the state-of-the-art intersections between transportation engineering and any of the following fields: Urban planning and policy, social sciences, business administration, air quality, or auctions design. The incumbent will also assist with conducting original research and working with grant proposals.

This role provides the option for remote work.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 10

Job FTE: 0.5

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay: $25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum: $25.5

Grade Range Midpoint: $31.87

Grade Range Maximum: $38.25

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Researchers & Scientists

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:

Ali Shamshiripour
Assistant Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
shamshiripour@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Application: 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).