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    Job Posting Title:
    Research Associate 4 or 5


    Position Type:
    Other Academic


    Department:
    LSUAM Engineering - LTRC - Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Materials and Technologies Center (Louay N Mohammad


    Work Location:
    0101 Louisiana Transportation Research Center


    Pay Grade:


    Job Description:

    Research Associate 4


    Conducts advanced transportation materials research testing utilizing advanced materials characterization equipment such as the Materials Testing System (MTS), Universal Testing Machines, Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT), and Superpave asphalt binder equipment.

    45% Conducts advanced scientific research related to transportation materials research.

    Analyze the data collected, which involves the development of complex mathematical models for the estimation of engineering properties of highway materials.

    Use advanced knowledge, abilities and skills to provide advanced computer analysis and to assist other researchers in obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting results

    20% Directs the usage of and maintains advanced materials characterization equipment.

    This involves the operation of Materials Testing System (MTS) equipment, Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT), Superpave asphalt binder equipment, and development of specialized software (requiring advanced computer skills) for the conduct of various standard and research type test procedures, and data acquisition and analysis.

    10% Management of Graduate Research Assistants in the execution of their research and assists in their training.


    10% Development and writing of research proposals for external funding in the area of pavement engineering/transportation materials characterization; prepares technical reports and publications; disseminates study results and research findings in journal and professional meetings; present at technical conferences and seminars.

    5% Management of the use of the advanced test equipment at the Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Materials and Technologies Center


    5% Provides advanced technical expertise on related research projects; trains technicians and graduate students in the use of specialized dynamic test equipment and related engineering test methods and softwares.

    5% Other duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications:


    Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience in pavement engineering/transportation materials characterization and transportation material research in asphalt mixture design.

    Demonstrated knowledge in the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, and statistical software and analysis.


    Degree Substitute:
    A Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience.

    Research Associate 5


    Manage and maintain the advanced materials characterization equipment, conducting multiple transportation engineering research projects as a Co-Principal/Senior Investigator, and managing Graduate Research Assistants.

    Provides specialized technical expertise for ongoing and newly initiated research projects.

    30% Conducts advanced scientific research related to transportation materials research. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the daily operations. Responsible for directing long range planning and policy development activities.


    20% Develops and writes research proposals for external funding in the area of pavement engineering/transportation materials characterization; prepares technical reports and publications; disseminates study results and research findings in journal and professional meetings; present at technical conferences and seminars.

    Provides direct management support in initiating and developing contacts with grant/contract agencies and sources and in developing funding sources.

    15% Maintains advanced materials characterization equipment.

    This involves the operation and training of the highly specialized Materials Testing System (MTS) equipment, Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester, Superpave asphalt binder equipment, and development of specialized software (requiring advanced computer skills) for the conduct of various standard and research type test procedures, and data acquisition and analysis.

    10% Oversees the management of Graduate Research Assistants in the execution of their research and assists in their training.


    10% Analyze the data collected, which involves the development of complex mathematical models for the estimation of engineering characteristics of highway materials.

    Calibrate and verify the developed mathematical models with laboratory experimental and field performance data

    10% Prepare technical reports and publications.

    Disseminating study results and research findings in journal and professional meetings and conduct presentations at technical conferences and seminars and provide expert testimony, represent the project/program, and resolve significant issues which may impact or result from the research.

    5% Other duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualification:


    Master's in civil engineering or related field with 2 years of experience in pavement engineering/transportation materials characterization and transportation material research in asphalt mixture design.

    Demonstrated knowledge in the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, and statistical software and analysis.

    A Ph.
    D. will substitute for experience.

    Degree Substitute:
    Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of related experience OR a terminal degree (Ph.
    D.) in a related field.

    Additional

    Job Description:


    Special Instructions:
    Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in your application. Official transcripts required prior to hire. For questions regarding the position, please reach out the the hiring manager, Dr. Louay Mohammad, at


    Posting Date:
    March 26, 2024

    Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):


    Additional Position Information:
    Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

    Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more


    Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

    Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.


    Essential Position (Y/N):
    LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:


    LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

    For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ).


    HCM Contact Information:
    For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e

    g, resumes, RS:
    17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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