Research Scientist - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Research Scientist

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Position is located in Rantoul, IL

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for the position of full-time Research Scientist. The Research Scientist will contribute to the development and execution of research projects by initiating and leading projects in smart mobility, sustainability, and pavement engineering, preparing, and contributing to proposals, technical reports, and publications proposals, and assisting with management of research group activities.

This position is located at the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) in Rantoul, IL. ICT is located on Rantoul's former Chanute Air Force Base and the future site of the 230+ acre Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT). I-ACT is a key component of ICT's ongoing expansion that leads the rapidly growing field of smart mobility. To learn more, please visit us online at ict.illinois.edu .

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning of the "Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT)"

• Lead project coordination of mobility and related projects
• Represent I-ACT planning team and be a liaison to private industry, public agencies, government, and academic partners.
• Participate in working groups for the funding campaign of I-ACT
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to share I-ACT planning updates to key stakeholders and establish new connections of potential partners and collaborators.
• Manage and create marketing materials, letters of support / request, and presentation materials.
• Manage stakeholder list and meeting notes database to prioritize key stakeholders, partners, and collaborators.
• Manage seed research projects.
• Work directly with ICT Director for other I-ACT related planning duties.

• Lead/assist research projects on topics such as sustainable and resilient pavements.

• Manage research groups at ICT

• Propose testing plans for research projects.
• Spearhead annual research allocation proposal for the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) supercomputing resources.
• Work closely with students to analyze and interpret data.

• Prepare proposals

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of technical literature to identify knowledge gaps and research needs.

• Formulate research tasks, including detailed deliverables, timelines, allocation of personnel and equipment, and required resources.
• Estimate budgets and prepare project timelines.
• Coordinate with collaborators on proposal revisions, submissions, and execution.

• Assume additional appropriate related research scientist duties to further the mission of ICT

• Draft and revise final reports for research projects and write peer-reviewed journal and conference papers based on research findings.
• Present at meetings with sponsors, discuss research findings, follow-up on remaining tasks, and future research areas.
• Work closely with research partners to identify needs and propose sound solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or closely related field, with a focus on mobility and sustainable transportation.
• Familiarity with topics related to advanced mobility and infrastructure.
• Post-doctoral or researcher experience in related research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with faculty and students in an academic setting.
• Experience in proposal writing.
• Experience in project leadership and coordination.
• Experience in writing professional reports and research papers with minimal supervision.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to lead a team of graduate students with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis in Rantoul, IL. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 6, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Stacie Mertes and smertes@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027266
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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