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University of North Florida · 2 months ago

Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Assistant

positionGainesville, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$16/hr - $18/hr

The University of North Florida is seeking a part-time Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Assistant to support engineering research at the Florida Department of Transportation State Materials Office. The role involves operating and monitoring Heavy Vehicle Simulators, collecting and analyzing research data, and assisting with hands-on research tasks.

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Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the HVS equipment during testing; log any malfunctions or errors as well as report malfunctions or errors to the operations supervisor
Safely perform required maintenance tasks as directed (after appropriate training)
Assist in data analysis using computer software

Qualification

Heavy Vehicle Simulator operationData analysisLabVIEWBasic computer skillsEngineering research experience

Required

High school diploma with relevant research/engineering work experience
Basic computer skills are required
In-person required
Part-time evenings/nights/weekends availability
Flexibility in shift schedules (maximum 29 hours/week)
Ability to operate and monitor the HVS equipment during testing
Ability to safely perform required maintenance tasks as directed (after appropriate training)
Ability to assist in data analysis using computer software

Preferred

LabVIEW experience is a plus
Engineering students are encouraged to apply

Company

University of North Florida

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University of North Florida is a school in Jacksonville.
dateFounded in 1965
location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.unf.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7M
Key Investors
Parkinson's FoundationU.S. Department of Education
2023-07-25Grant
2023-02-27Grant
2022-09-22Grant· $7M

Leadership Team

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Kimberly Mayer
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
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