Research Associate, University Professor, Academic

Research Associate-Fixed Term

School Of Planning Des Construction Anr

Faculty/Academic Staff

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Area of Interest:
Agriculture, Engineers/Architects, Research/Scientific

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time (90-100%)

Group:
Fixed Term Academic Staff

Union/Non-Union:
Non-Union

Opening on:
Oct 30 2024

Closing at:
Oct 30 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Salary Commensurate with Experience

College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources

1000876

The Construction Management Program in the School of Planning, Design & Construction (SPDC) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking an outstanding Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) to lead and work on research related to mass timber construction management decision support systems (focused on one or more of the following topics: predictive cost modeling, change order cost analysis and risk assessment, and total cost of ownership and developer decision making), with an expected start date of January 15, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to author/co‐author publications based on new and secondary data and assist in managing projects, help manage the research group's publication pipeline and assist in the supervision of three PhD students (current research topics include use of digital twins for mass timber decision support and integration of VR/AR for postsecondary education in mass timber). The position holds the potential for extending research in new directions and to collaboratively pursue additional research funding.

The position also holds the potential to increase the candidate's professional network and work closely with researchers across MSU. MSU's strengths in mass timber in disciplines including construction management, forestry, civil engineering, and community and economic development provide a collaborative environment that supports success.

The position will begin as a one‐year appointment with available extensions, depending on continued funding availability and satisfactory performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate
-PhD in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, forest products engineering, or related field is required by the position start date.

Applicants are required to have an earned PhD in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, forest products engineering, or related field with a focus on mass timber design, construction, or materials, by the position start date. A strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and experience managing large research projects are also required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have documented ability to bring projects to completion (publication record, both academic and outreach), evidence of effective independent and collaborative work, and project management experience.

All candidates for the position must apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants for this position should submit
1) a formal letter of interest,
2) a curriculum vitae,
3) samples of peer-reviewed publications,
4) a statement addressing your experience with diversity and inclusion in professional activities and research and/or describing how you will contribute to MSU's goals of inclusive excellence, and
5) three reference letters, including reference contact info. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. George H. Berghorn, berghorn, or .

11/12/2024

Program Statement

The Construction Management program has a nationally recognized program that awards an ACCE accredited baccalaureate degree as well as master's and Ph.D. Degrees in Construction Management. The program currently has 8 full-time faculty members, an undergraduate student advisor, and…