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Research Engineer – Center for Intelligent Infrastructure Reference job #00084055

Center for Intelligent Infrastructure Application Deadline Open Until Filled Full Time/Part Time Full Time, Benefit Eligible Job Description The Center for Intelligent Infrastructure at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) seeks to expand its research capabilities in autonomous inspection and maintenance of civil infrastructure (e.g., bridges and tunnels) by inviting applications for a professional staff research engineer position, commencing May 15, 2023. The appointment will be at the 100% full-time employment. The successful candidate is required to work in laboratory and field environments, and be willing to travel long distances to job sites. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the potential to establish and grow a strong research program in a team environment.

Who we are

About Missouri S&T

Founded in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the top technological institutions in the nation and among the first technological institutions established west of the Mississippi River. A US News and World Report Top 100 national public university, Missouri S&T serves 7,200 students and counts over 55,000 living alumni, including world-famous astronauts, scientists, engineers, inventors, and business leaders. S&T has three colleges: the College of the Arts, Sciences, and Education; the College of Engineering and Computing; and the newly established Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development. Nearly 400 faculty offer 101 degree undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, science, computing, social sciences, and the humanities. Students entering S&T have an average ACT of 28.5, while 80% of all students are Missouri residents and 20% are first-generation.

In 2020, alumnus Fred Kummer and his wife June donated $300M to create the Kummer Institute of Student Success, Research, and Economic Development, with three primary objectives: (1) elevate S&T’s reputation as an educational and research organization, (2) create broad access to S&T’s exceptional STEM and business programs through outreach to Missouri’s K-12 communities, and (3) drive economic development regionally, statewide, and beyond. Missouri S&T is currently poised for dramatic achievement in these areas as the vision of the Kummer family is brought to fruition.

Located about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri, S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery.

Missouri S&T’s Center for Intelligent Infrastructure , the campus, and the greater University of Missouri System are deeply committed to inclusion and valuing diversity. Missouri S&T has undertaken a number of initiatives to improve campus life and the work/life balance of its faculty and staff (see http://hr.mst.edu ). Missouri S&T seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples. ( Dual Career Partner Assistance Program )

Job Summary Candidates are sought with expertise in the development and application of numerical air quality models related to air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate change at urban, regional or global scales as well as skills in model-data integration. The successful applicant will be expected to help lead the AIRPACT regional air quality forecast modeling system for the Pacific Northwest operated from the Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR) group within the CEE department. This system includes machine-learning models to address regional air quality issues such as wildfire smoke. The selected applicant will be expected to teach and enhance the curriculum in graduate and undergraduate environmental engineering courses, direct graduate student research, and develop a strong extramurally funded research program.
Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned undergraduate degree in electrical/mechanical/computer/systems engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or equivalent, and an earned Ph.D. in the same engineering discipline or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Superior communication and interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities, the ability to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, hands-on experience in system integration and robotics research experience in platform mechanics, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation and guidance in GPS blind environment, aerodynamic stability, satellite communication system, and wireless data transmission and certification, are preferred.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit an application consisting of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and complete contact information for three references to the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Human Resource Office at the web address https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/. All submitted application materials must have the position reference number, 00084055, in order to be processed. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used for email attachments include PDF and Word; hardcopy application materials will not be accepted.

The Center for Intelligent Infrastructure was established in recognition of the nation’s growing interests in infrastructure research using advanced technologies such as robots, multi-robot collaboration and optimization for inspection, remote sensing, nondestructive evaluation, structural health monitoring, data analytics, and asset management. The Center currently has expertise in civil engineering, computer science, economics, electrical engineering, engineering management and systems engineering, power engineering, and multi-hazards engineering (earthquake, tornado, flood, etc.). Its current research programs are focused on the preservation, safety, resilience, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure systems. The Center is envisioned to extend its autonomous inspection and maintenance capabilities from bridges to other infrastructures such as dams, buildings, levees, offshore platforms, pipelines, power plants, roads, transmission towers, and tunnels. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams across campus, including the Tier I University Transportation Center (see http://inspire-utc.mst.edu/),
Mid-America Transportation Center (see https://matc.unl.edu/), the National Center for Transportation Infrastructure Durability and Life-Extension, the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (see http://cies.mst.edu/), the Intelligent Systems Center (see http://isc.mst.edu/), and the Materials Research Center (see http://mrc.mst.edu/). The Center and the University offer a lively and dynamic, international research and education environment.

Additional Info

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

The University’s nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. Further, this policy applies to sexual violence or sexual harassment, both forms of sex discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim’s educational experience or the overall campus environment.

Any person having inquiries concerning the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or other civil rights laws should contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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WSU JOBS

Assistant/Associate Professor – Laboratory for Atmospheric Research

Staff position, full time, exempt employee

Who we are

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU’s strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU’s statewide locations.

View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available.

Job Summary Candidates are sought with expertise in the development and application of numerical air quality models related to air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate change at urban, regional or global scales as well as skills in model-data integration. The successful applicant will be expected to help lead the AIRPACT regional air quality forecast modeling system for the Pacific Northwest operated from the Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR) group within the CEE department. This system includes machine-learning models to address regional air quality issues such as wildfire smoke. The selected applicant will be expected to teach and enhance the curriculum in graduate and undergraduate environmental engineering courses, direct graduate student research, and develop a strong extramurally funded research program.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:

  • Technical expertise with one or more of the urban to regional-scale atmospheric chemistry modeling systems applied to air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate change.
  • Demonstrated interest or expertise in machine-learning approaches to air quality modeling and strong skills in model-data integration.
  • Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse range of internal and external constituencies.
  • An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant engineering or science field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong record of scholarship, teaching and professional service.
  • An understanding of air pollution permitting and dispersion modeling.
  • A demonstrated potential for meeting the expectations of the position through activities such as journal publications, professional conference presentations, teaching experience, outreach, and related activities.
Additional Info

Area/College:

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name:

Civil and Environmental Engineering

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://ce.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$11,333.33 | Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

This is a tenure track position

This is a permanent position

Position Screening Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin November 30, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applications should include a cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; curriculum vitae; statements of research and teaching philosophy and interests that reflects the candidate’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity; up to three academic publications; and names of up to five references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. References will not be contacted without the consent from applicants.

Required Documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Diversity Statement
  • Five References

Director of Policy and Research

Staff position, full time, exempt employee

The salary for this position is $110,000 – $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Eno also offers a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

  • 80% Employer-funded medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents and 100% Employer-funded long-term and short-term disability and life insurance
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • 5% match on 403(b)/retirement contributions after 1-year of full-time employment.
  • 50% funding of public-transit commuter benefit as well as discounted annual capital bikeshare membership

The position in based in Washington, DC, though remote work flexibility will be considered.

Who we are

The Eno Center for Transportation is an independent, non-partisan think tank that shapes public debate on critical multimodal transportation issues and builds a network of innovative transportation professionals. The leader in our field for over a century, government and industry leaders rely on Eno for timely research and an independent voice on policy issues. As part of its mission, Eno seeks continuous improvement in transportation and its public and private leadership in order to increase the system’s mobility, safety, and sustainability. Our professional development programs strengthen the leadership and practical skills of transportation professionals across the industry.

Our team consists of fun, diverse professionals in a highly collaborative environment. As an organization, we are committed to fostering personal and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Director of Policy and Research serves in a leadership role and will be an experienced professional that can independently manage several projects, formulate proposals, project concepts, and actionable policy recommendations. They will conduct expert and timely policy research and analysis across a broad spectrum of projects and will be a critical sounding board on Eno work products. The Director of Policy and Research must be skilled in written and verbal communication, adept at public speaking/presenting, able to work across all transportation modes, and represent Eno at a variety of external functions. This position requires up to 10% travel.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research and writing (40%)

  • Lead Eno policy initiatives, conducting research, analysis, and editing.
  • Work with a variety of public- and private-sector databases, construct and manages data files, process, clean, and analyze data.
  • Contribute regularly to Eno Transportation Weekly and other Eno publications.
  • Work with Eno’s Professional Development Program team to assist with development of education materials and present research findings when needed.
  • Work with Eno’s Development and Communications team to assist with the creation of collateral material, publication schedules, and media relations.
  • Provide expert and constructive feedback on products written by Eno staff and external contributors.

Project concept generation and management (20%)

  • Lead the development of new research concepts, and products.
  • Identify trends and implications on specific topics across transportation.
  • Remain up-to-date on latest policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels in all areas of transportation and with public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
  • Develop fundraising proposals for future projects.

Team supervision and personnel management (15%)

  • Coach, mentor, and develop policy staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development opportunities
  • Manage project contractors.
  • Provide performance feedback throughout the year, as well as prepare annual work plans and conduct annual and mid-year performance reviews.
  • Consciously contribute to a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization’s and that emphasizes Eno’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Prepare and manage annual policy budget.

External Engagement and Communications (10%)

  • Present research and policy findings at Eno-led courses and training sessions and in public meetings, forums, webinars, or via the media.
  • Actively participate in planning meetings and listening sessions with partners and clients to develop report themes and content.
  • Plan and moderate Eno policy webinars with internal and external partners.

Network Building and Interaction (10%)

  • Maintain relationships with policy and research partners, peer staff at government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations.
  • Identify opportunities to present and interact with the transportation community both within and outside of Washington.
  • Foster Eno’s relationships with transportation stakeholders including agencies, researchers, private practitioners, business, advocacy, labor, and regional coordinating entities.

Professional Growth and Career Development (5%)

  • Participate in personal and professional training and development activities.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban, regional, or transportation planning, economics, public policy, or other relevant fields.
  • 6+ years of professional work experience in transportation and/or policy-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
  • Knowledge and experience in supervising, leading, and developing team members

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience leading proposal writing and project concept generation.
  • Thorough understanding of transportation and public policy.
  • Clear interest and enthusiasm in transportation, along with demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of relevant issues.
  • Collegial and positive attitude. Must be a team player and collaborate well with others on joint writing assignments and other projects.

Position Title: Tenure Track Position(s) in AI/ML/Big Data: Infrastructure, Resiliency, and the Environment

Job no: 493648
Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Faculty, School of Engineering

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!

Job Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels.

Resonant with the Institute and School priorities, the CEE Department has Water Resources, Infrastructure Resiliency, and the Environment as priorities and are interested in recruiting an individual who is committed to addressing the challenges of infrastructure resiliency in the 21st century.

We seek candidates with expertise in applying data science, including machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), to large datasets to improve understanding, analysis, and design of natural systems, engineered processes, and ecosystems. Candidates who make contributions meeting UN Sustainability Goals via resource optimization, energy efficiency, waste reduction, clean energy, low carbon growth, and hazard-resilient and sustainable infrastructure and operations in the fields of transportation, geotechnical, or environmental/water engineering are welcome.

Areas of interest also include development of new data science methods and tools, including hybrid methods that combine data science and more conventional approaches. The Rensselaer campus also offers rich opportunities for collaboration through various centers, including the Darrin Freshwater Institute, the Jefferson Project, the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS), the Scientific Computation Research Center, the Geotechnical Centrifuge Center (CEES), and the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment (CITE) among others.

The CEE Department at Rensselaer has a rich and distinguished history – CEE offered the first civil engineering (1835) and first environmental engineering (1960) degrees in the United States. Today, CEE has 18 faculty, ~250 UG and 70 graduate students, and offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The department is highly interdisciplinary with faculty working across the theoretical/computational/experimental interfaces for each of the sub-disciplines: Environmental/Water, Geotechnical, Transportation, and Structures. Research in these areas has been supported by numerous federal and state agencies.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate their ability to apply data science to develop insights into mechanisms or strategies otherwise not approachable using standard analytical tools. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in new institute initiatives in Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Computing (DAIC), Energy, the Built and Natural Environment, and Smart Systems (EBESS), and/or the Future of Water.

The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree or foreign degree equivalent in civil/environmental engineering or in a closely aligned field, a record of high-quality research and teaching, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and have attained national and international visibility.

Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must exhibit, through their accomplishments, the promise of future distinction in research, scholarship, and education.

Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must possess a record of excellence in scholarship as demonstrated by an emerging national and/or international reputation and a significant funding record, high quality educational activities, including teaching and advising, and a significant level of service to their department, institute, and the profession. Candidates possessing professional engineering registration or the ability to obtain it will be considered favorably.

Position Title: Chair & Professor

Location: 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223

Primary Purpose of Department
The mission of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is to engage students in a teaching and research-intensive environment that supports growth of character, technical skills, critical thinking, and preparation for the profession. Our vision is to be a responsive and supportive community that provides personalized learning and leads premier research while having a positive local-to-global impact. We leverage our urban location in Charlotte to provide students and faculty with unique opportunities in all aspects of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a particular emphasis on energy and sustainability. The William States Lee College of Engineering (COE) has approximately 4,000 students in five departments. Research awards in the COE represent nearly a third of the university total. The College of Engineering prides itself on its excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and is home to several interdisciplinary research centers.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work Responsible for the daily operation of the department and the department programs. The Department Chair/ Director will promote excellence in department programs within the University. Chair/ Director responsibilities are classified as professional duties requiring leadership and mentoring of faculty, administrative expertise to include vision, long term and short-term planning, decision-making and coordination of instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) seeks an experienced, dynamic candidate who can lead the Department’s pursuit of excellence in research and teaching through continued recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse faculty and staff. Candidates should be able to communicate a clear vision for advancing engineering education and for department leadership that fosters strong partnerships with academia, government, industry, and alumni. The ideal candidate will have experience leading faculty and staff in a collaborative manner, including a demonstrated commitment to faculty and staff shared governance, transparency, and ability to build consensus and promote collegiality.

The Chair will lead and grow departmental academic, research, and outreach activities in the context of the Department’s, College’s, and University’s vision and strategic plan. The responsibilities of the department chairperson can be divided into five primary areas: 1) personnel, 2) student & alumni affairs, 3) budgeting & planning, 4) developing external partnerships and fundraising, and 5) administration & service. The Chair will support the Department’s mission in a variety of ways, including:

  • conducting short-term / operational planning and execution;
  • mentoring, supervising, and supporting faculty and staff members;
  • supporting faculty research efforts and initiatives by fostering interdisciplinary and industry collaborations and providing resources;
  • securing external and internal discretionary and operational funding;
  • improving curriculum design, including accreditation planning and review preparation;
  • supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
  • carrying out long-term strategic collaborative planning efforts, including coordinating and engaging with the Department and College Advisory Boards;
  • performing research and dissemination of scholarly work in relevant field(s) of expertise; and
  • teaching courses in related areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Internships

The National Aging & Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) at Easterseals

Contact : Carrie Diamond | cdiamond@easterseals.com
Duration : Up to 400 hours, anticipated start date May 2023.
Salary : $18.75/hr
Position : Remote
Post Exp : May 1, 2023

Job Description

The National Aging & Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) at Easterseals is seeking oneindividual currently in an institute of higher learning or recently graduated to help assess the impact of the activities and technical assistance provided by the NADTC.

Role and Responsibilities

This individual will work with NADTC staff to develop a project plan.

The project may include:

Review of existing evaluations and metrics collected from events and technical assistance as well as the website, newsletters, and social media.
Assess and record the technical assistance activities and responses provided by NADTC staff.
Create methods of visualizing and communicating metrics and impacts of technical assistance.
Make recommendations for other metrics and data to collect to inform program activities and technical assistance.
 

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent telephone skills to communicate with partners and customers
Excellent grammar and writing skills
Experience with metrics, evaluation and data analysis
Self-motivated, self-directed and able to meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements

Strong internet connection, access to computer and Microsoft Office Suite required.

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES

The Florida Department of Transportation provides paid Internships for undergraduate and graduate students and a Professional Engineer (PE) Trainee Program. Learn more about these opportunities and hear from a former intern who now works at the FDOT as a community planner on this webinar (link: https://youtu.be/Wmq-1GDQ04c?t=1)

The FDOT Recruitment page with links to job and internship openings is here: https://www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/employment.shtm