The School of Civil and Construction Engineering in College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head.
This position supports projects administered by Dr. Parichehr Salimifard in the Sustainable Healthy and Resilient Buildings Lab within the School of Civil and Construction Engineering in College of Engineering. The Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) will perform field work and provide laboratory support for research projects. The position will work in the lab and/or field research activities to help with various tasks including, but not limited to, building mechanical systems and indoor and outdoor air quality research equipment design and setup, data collection, and analysis, and general laboratory support and maintenance, and general research grant support. The position will maintain organized and accurate research documentation and assist in the preparation of research reports, grant proposals, academic publications, and presentations. The position will assist with project management and coordinating lab activities, including project timelines, resource allocation, and communication with stakeholders.
Specific tasks and work schedule vary based on the lab and project needs.
The College of Engineering (COE) is committed to building a community of faculty, students, and staff that is increasingly inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success.
Requires Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Architectural Engineering-Mechanical Engineering Track, Mechanical Engineering, or other related STEM disciplines with strong background in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, with 4+ years of demonstrated track-record and experience in HVAC labs and capability in designing and conducting indoor air quality (IAQ), HVAC experiments ORMaster's degree from an accredited institution in Architectural Engineering-Mechanical Engineering Track, Mechanical Engineering, or other related STEM disciplines with strong background in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, with 2+ years of demonstrated track-record and experience in HVAC labs and capability in designing and conducting indoor air quality (IAQ), HVAC experiments.
Experience in instrumentation, sensing, data acquisition, and setting up LabVIEW-based automatic control systems.
Strong programming skills and experience with any of R/MATLAB/Python.
Strong statistical data analysis/data science/machine learning skills.
Track record of grant writing and peer-reviewed journal publication.
Track record of relevant research experience including data collection, data management, data analysis, and contributing to scholarly activities such as research reports, and peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Excellent written and verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Strong decision-making abilities, attention to details, self-directed, motivated, and successful at meeting project deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working effectively with diverse groups of students, researchers, and staff.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Type:
Schedule may vary based on the lab and project's needs.
There may be work that is required outside of normal hours for sample collection.
Majority of the lab research will be conducted in a laboratory setting.
Work in a semi-open environment subject to colder temperatures during the winter, warm and humid conditions in the summer. May require sitting or standing for longer periods of time.
Travel in state and out of state for assisting with field research projects, as needed.
Drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles to pick up/drop off materials, tools and models from other facilities and stores, as needed.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
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