Job Description:

Logo:

Posting Number:

RTF00019PO23

USC Market Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

College of Engineering and Computing

Department:

CEC Civil and Environmental Engineering

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Type of Faculty Position:

Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement:

No

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

Under limited supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this individual will conduct research on Building Smarter Cities; Innovative Manufacturing for Civil Lift Vehicles; Digital Twin Technologies to Design and Maintenance of Transmission Lines; and Field Trials for Cost Effective Strengthening. Duties: (1) Supervise graduate and undergraduate students. (2) to complete ongoing research projects, design of experimental test setups, laboratory and field instrumentation, modeling, programming, and data acquisition and processing. (4) Contribute to publications, technical reports. (4) Work as sole- or co-PI on grants and projects, and to be continuously seeking new opportunities.

Required Education and Experience:

The position requires a PhD degree in civil, structural, mechanical, aerospace engineering, computer science, information technology or closely related field, plus a minimum of two (2) years of postdoctoral research experience in civil, structural, mechanical, aerospace engineering, computer science, information technology or closely related field by the start date of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Expertise in Structural Engineering, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Numerical simulation, and Artificial intelligence. Expertise in experimentatal techniques, computer-aided engineering (i.e., ABAQUS, ANSYS, COMSOL), and programing (i.e., Python, MATLAB). Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically byconsistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, andregulations.

Job Duty:

Contribute to field and laboratory research on structural health monitoring and advanced diagnostics and prognostics of complex systems. Perform data collection and analysis of unruly datasets, derive meaningful insights from laboratory experiments and field studies through acoustic emission data acquisition, Python, Abaqus, and related methods.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Prepare research progress reports, maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and share findings via meetings, conferences, and publications.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Contribute to the preparation and submission of research grant funding proposals.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Procure, maintain, and secure laboratory equipment in good working order.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Desired Start Date:

10/16/2023

Position End Date :

10/15/2024

Job Open Date:

09/08/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.


Make certain to provide the following information on the application:

1. 
   Your Legal Name
   


2. 
   Valid Email Address that you can access for at least six (6) months after the hire date
   


3. 
   Provide Start and End Dates for All Inactive Jobs for which you are not actively employed
   
   
   
   • All information entered on your application is taken into consideration when reviewing your qualifications, etc. No assumptions are made for employment end-dates based on the next or previous job listed on the application.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Applicants should be prepared to upload:

• Cover letter


• Resume/CV


• List of references and their contact information

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/152528

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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