Assistant Professor - Research

Assistant Professor - Research

The Assistant Professor Research is a non-tenured track position in the Construction Management Department provides the opportunity to perform research in one of the following areas: transportation, material science, facilities management, industrial manufacturing facilities. This position will be responsible to perform research, bring in grant funding, publish, collaborate, manage lab operations, and mentor students.

Job Responsibilities:

· 80% Research, Grant Acquisition, Publications, Collaboration: Prepare materials & proposals for submission to granting agencies and foundations to attract external funding. Build strategic partnerships with local, regional and national funding agencies. Develops research protocols and initiatives. Serve as PI and/or Co-PIs on funded grants. As such: Prepare progress and final reports for funded grants. Conduct literature reviews, Collect and analyze data, and prepare publications.

· 15% Lab and Project Management: Manage lab operations by serving as the research laboratory manager for the department. Oversees lab operations, equipment maintenance, ensures compliance with safety regulations, calibration, troubleshooting, service coordination, and manages budgets and supplies. Supervise lab personnel and mentor undergraduate, graduate or postdoctoral researchers in achieving their scientific goals efficiently and effectively.

· 5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Education Level: Ph.D.

· Specific Degree: Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in transportation engineering, construction management or a closely related field

· Years of Experience: 2 years of related experience

· Specific Experience: Experience in research, proposal writing, research program management is required.

Job Competencies:

· Oral and verbal communication skills

· Proposal peer review procedures

· Grant management and accounting

· Research program management

· Computer and statistical skills