Visiting Research Scholar - Civil & Environmental Eng

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will support the operation of a construction materials and structural testing laboratory. The candidate must have experience with laboratory testing, specimen fabrication, instrumentation, data analysis, equipment management, and reporting. This position is intended for an individual who can function in both technical and hands-on roles, assisting with the planning, execution, documentation, and interpretation of laboratory and field testing related to construction materials and structural systems. The position includes work on materials such as conventional concrete, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), grout, mortar, reinforcing steel, structural steel, fiber composites, and other civil engineering materials, as well as testing of structural elements and assemblies such as beams, columns, slabs, walls, connections, anchors, reinforced concrete members, steel components, composite members, and full- or reduced-scale structural specimens. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and support research, quality assurance, and project-specific testing programs.

Requirements

Experience with laboratory testing, specimen fabrication, instrumentation, data analysis, equipment management, and reporting.
Ability to function in both technical and hands-on roles.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Ability to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Support the operation of a construction materials and structural testing laboratory.
Assist with the planning, execution, documentation, and interpretation of laboratory and field testing related to construction materials and structural systems.
Work with materials such as conventional concrete, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), grout, mortar, reinforcing steel, structural steel, fiber composites, and other civil engineering materials.
Test structural elements and assemblies such as beams, columns, slabs, walls, connections, anchors, reinforced concrete members, steel components, composite members, and full- or reduced-scale structural specimens.
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Maintain high standards of quality and safety.
Support research, quality assurance, and project-specific testing programs.