Scientist I

Universities of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Engineering Laboratory (SEL) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a nationally accredited academic testing laboratory for evaluating the strength and durability of materials and structures. The person filling this position would support the safe and effective operation of SEL by conducting, and/or contributing to, the various SEL testing and evaluation projects using the laboratory hardware, test machines, and monitoring systems. This includes setup and conduct of tests as well as collection and analysis of test data. Employees at UWM in the College of Engineering and Applied Science work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and campus, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

A PhD degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering
At least one year of experience conducting structural engineering research involving laboratory testing, data acquisition, and data analysis

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience operating and managing electromechanical and servo-hydraulic universal test machines such as MTS, Test Resources, Instron and their software/hardware
Evidence of experience using structural analysis and finite element modeling software such as Abaqus, ANSYS, SAP2000, or similar tools for structural engineering applications
Evidence of experience performing surface coating tests, such as Xenon, UV, and salt fog testing
Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise, and/or train undergraduate and graduate students in a research lab environment
Evidence of participation in proposal development, sponsored research activities, technical reports, conference presentations, and/or peer-reviewed publications
Documented experience supporting laboratory operations, including laboratory safety practices, quality control procedures, and/or accreditation activities such as ISO 17025

Responsibilities

Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
Conducting testing and research on structural materials and systems and participating in disseminating research via conference and journal papers, etc. (30%)
Participating in proposal writing for industry outreach and sponsored research (20%)
Monitoring and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students’ work in SEL (15%)
Helping maintain and operate SEL test equipment (15%)
Monitoring and enforcing lab safety protocols (10%)
Assisting with community outreach and promotion, including providing lab tours for student recruitment (5%)
Assisting supervisor with SEL national accreditation efforts (5%)