Assistant Professor - Research

Louisiana State University•Goodwell, OK

About The Position

The Assistant Professor - Research is a non-tenure-track faculty position in the Construction Management Department. The role offers the opportunity to conduct research in transportation, material science, facilities management, or industrial manufacturing facilities. The position is responsible for conducting research, securing grant funding, publishing findings, collaborating, managing laboratory operations, and mentoring students. The role prepares proposals for external funding, develops partnerships with funding agencies, conducts research activities, and serves as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on funded grants. It also manages department laboratory operations, including equipment and safety, and supervises and mentors research personnel. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in transportation engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Experience in research, proposal writing, and research program management.
Oral and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of proposal peer review procedures.
Grant management and accounting skills.
Research program management skills.
Computer and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials and proposals for submission to granting agencies and foundations to attract external funding.
Build strategic partnerships with local, regional, and national funding agencies.
Develop research protocols and initiatives.
Serve as principal investigator and/or co-principal investigator on funded grants.
Prepare progress and final reports for funded grants.
Conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, and prepare publications.
Manage department research laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety compliance, calibration, troubleshooting, service coordination, budgets, and supplies.
Supervise laboratory personnel and mentor undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers.
Perform other duties as assigned.