Assistant Professor - Research

Job Summary:

The Assistant Professor Research is a non-tenured track position in the Construction Management Department provides the opportunity to perform research in one of the following areas: transportation, material science, facilities management, industrial manufacturing facilities. This position will be responsible to perform research, bring in grant funding, publish, collaborate, manage lab operations, and mentor students.

Job Responsibilities:

·         80% Research, Grant Acquisition, Publications, Collaboration: Prepare materials & proposals for submission to granting agencies and foundations to attract external funding. Build strategic partnerships with local, regional and national funding agencies. Develops research protocols and initiatives. Serve as PI and/or Co-PIs on funded grants. As such: Prepare progress and final reports for funded grants. Conduct literature reviews, Collect and analyze data, and prepare publications.

·         15% Lab and Project Management: Manage lab operations by serving as the research laboratory manager for the department. Oversees lab operations, equipment maintenance, ensures compliance with safety regulations, calibration, troubleshooting, service coordination, and manages budgets and supplies. Supervise lab personnel and mentor undergraduate, graduate or postdoctoral researchers in achieving their scientific goals efficiently and effectively.

·         5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Education Level: Ph.D.

·         Specific Degree: Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in transportation engineering, construction management or a closely related field

·         Years of Experience: 2 years of related experience

·         Specific Experience: Experience in research, proposal writing, research program management is required.

Job Competencies:

·         Oral and verbal communication skills

·         Proposal peer review procedures

·         Grant management and accounting

·         Research program management

·         Computer and statistical skills

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.