Research Professional II, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

Position Overview

The Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department (CAEM) is seeking a motivated Research Professional II to join the laboratory of Dr. Shamshiripour. In this part‐time position (0.5 FTE, 10 hours per week), you will work at the intersections of transportation engineering and related fields such as urban planning and policy, social sciences, business administration, air quality, or auctions design. You will assist in designing and conducting advanced multi-disciplinary research, contribute to grant proposal development, and support data analysis for publications and reports. This role also offers the option for remote work and competitive compensation with an hourly rate of $25.50–$31.87.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of Dr. Shamshiripour, develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced multi-disciplinary research integrating transportation engineering with one of the related fields.
• Review progress, evaluate results, and maintain clear, detailed laboratory notebooks documenting experimental procedures, calculations, and data.
• Collaborate on formulating research methods and developing or refining new techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with collaborators and core facilities outside the department and college.
• Assist in data derivation, analysis, and formatting for publications, presentations, and grant proposals, with efforts focused on funding opportunities from agencies like the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation.
• Collaborate on project reports, including reviewing and revising team members’ contributions, and support manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Previous research experience (internship or independent study) is an advantage.

Benefits & Perks

• Outstanding UA benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans, access to UA recreation, and cultural activities.