College of Engineering Technology, Research Associate

Rochester Institute of Technology

50d•$18 - $29•Remote

About The Position

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) College of Engineering Technology (CET), Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, and Safety (CETEMS) is inviting applications for a DOL grant funded Research Associate position. The start date of these positions is negotiable and can be as early as March 1, 2027, but no later than September 1, 2027. The position is grant funded and temporary. The initial appointment of the position is for 12 months and renewable depending upon funding availability and performance. The work location of this position is in Bethesda Maryland.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related field
1 year of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Knowledge of principles and practices of relevant field of research
Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and protocols related to the proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory materials, chemicals, and waste
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable research software
Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking in high volume environments
Skill in maintaining detailed records of research activities, ensuring documentation is thorough and easily accessible
Ability to set up, calibrate, trouble shoot, or instruct the use of laboratory equipment and instruments
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree
Effective writing and communication skills
Strong publication record
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with undergraduate and graduate research students
Strong background in laboratory experiment or numerical computation
Familiar with Matlab, C++, Python, Java, or other programming language
Proficient in one of the software packages: PFC, VISSIM, ABQUS, COMSOL, MOOSE, LS-DYNA, optimization, TensorFlow, SAS, R, optical modeling

Responsibilities

Neuroscience with EEG
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Multi-physics and multi-scale simulation using high performance computing
Finite element analysis using MOOSE and ABAQUS
Constitutive models of asphalt binder and mixture, balanced mix design and pavement engineering
Drone surveying using LiDAR and photogrammetry
SLAM, autonomous driving and mobile robotics
Remote sensing, image/video processing and computer vision
Object detection, tracking and classification using deep learning
Monitoring of transportation and energy infrastructure
Transportation safety and traffic safety
Vehicle dynamics simulation and traffic simulation using VISSIM
Gamification using Unreal and Omniverse for Smart Cities and Crowd Digital Twin
Assists with the setup and execution of experiments and laboratory analyses under the guidance of senior researchers
Collects, analyzes, and assists in interpreting data, providing preliminary findings to support ongoing research projects
Participates in the preparation and development of research reports, presentations, and publications to disseminate experimental results and findings
Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are calibrated, functional, and ready for experiments
Enforces safety protocols and compliance standards in the laboratory to ensure a safe work environment and the proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials and chemicals
Performs administrative tasks related to laboratory scheduling, resource allocation, inventory control, and detailed record-keeping of research activities
Other duties as assigned