Research Professional II, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

Research Professional II, Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics

Posting Number req
23008

Department Civil Arch Engr and Mechanics

Location Main Campus

Address 1209

E. 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

The Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department (CAEM) is seeking motivated applicants to fill a part‑time Research Professional II position in the laboratory of Dr. Shamshiripour. The ideal applicant will have a strong understanding of the state‑of‑the‑art intersections between transportation engineering and any of the following fields:
Urban planning and policy, social sciences, business administration, air quality, or auctions design. The incumbent will also assist with conducting original research and working with grant proposals.

This role provides the option for remote work.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more.

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• Under the supervision of Dr. Shamshiripour develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced multi‑disciplinary research with transportation engineering and one of the related fields: urban planning and policy, social sciences, business administration, air quality, or auction design.
• Review progress and evaluate results.
• Participate in formulating research methods, and developing or collaborating in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Maintain clear, detailed laboratory notebooks with experimental procedures, calculations, and data.
• Communicate with collaborators and core facilities outside of the department and college.
• Assist with and contribute to deriving, analyzing, and formatting data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Participate in research funding and grant proposal preparations, focusing on opportunities supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation.
• Collaborate on project reports, including reviewing and revising team members reports.
• Work with manuscript preparation for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study.
• Previous research experience (internship, independent study).

FLSA Non‑Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 10

Job FTE 0.5

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Research

Benefits Eligible Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay $25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 7

Grade Range Minimum $25.5

Grade Range Midpoint $31.87

Grade Range Maximum $38.25

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Researchers & Scientists

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Ali Shamshiripour
Assistant Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
shamshiripour

Open Date 5/30/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Application:
The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter:
Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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