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Research Associate

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2024 CLOSED ON 4/23/2024

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Research Associate
7873BR
College of Engineering Technology
CET Dept of Civil Engineering Tech & Environmental Mgmt

Detailed Job Description
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) College of Engineering Technology (CET), Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, and Safety (CETEMS) is inviting applications for a 31 month Research Associate position. The Research/Engineer Support job track includes responsibility for the following functions:
  • Performing and conducting scientific/engineering tests, experiments, surveys and/or programming
  • Data entry, observation, collection, and/or organization
  • Prescribed analysis and interpretation of collected data, and produces reports supporting analysis
  • Maintain and operate lab equipment and space in support of research/engineering projects
  • A small portion of the job may perform duties in the Researcher/Engineer track
Provides limited, routine, and repetitive technical and non-technical support for a research/engineering project, team, lab, or facility requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Non-routine decision making relies heavily on consultation with supervisor. Receives detailed instructions on all new work assignments. Works under close supervision and demonstrates independence as duties are learned. Duties are routine and structured. Follows protocols with little to no deviation. Solves repetitive problems.

The successful applicants will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of a CET faculty member. The positions are renewable depending upon the availability of funding and other conditions. The position also carries the following responsibilities.
  • Prepare research proposals
  • Conduct research in areas of expertise and publish
  • Assist in laboratory building and management
  • Assist in graduate student supervision

Department/College Description
The Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management & Safety department has 13 full-time faculty and more than 20 adjunct faculty. With over 350 students, the department continues to grow, offering two Bachelor of Science programs through its on-campus format, two Master of Science programs taught principally in an on-line format, and a BS/MS program. Each program uses project-based education to prepare students in their field of study and has a required co-operative industrial experience. RIT and the department have a strong career focus in their programs and thus have an outstanding record of successfully preparing students for industry. Read more at https://www.rit.edu/engineeringtechnology/departments
The department is housed in the College of Engineering Technology (CET), one of RITs nine colleges, which enrolls approximately 12% percent of the universitys students. CET prides itself on its constant evolution, innovation, and global outreach via online learning, corporate education, and international programs. CET is known throughout the RIT, national, and international communities as an excellent choice for an education that embraces the integration of "hands-on learning" and application-based instruction grounded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. https://www.rit.edu/engineeringtechnology


Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Associates degree in specified field of science, engineering, or related field and one year of related experience
OR
Combination of related experience and education may be considered.

Successful applicants will have experience or degree(s) in one of the following areas.
  • Machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision
  • Transportation Engineering, transportation safety and construction safety
  • Autonomous vehicles, electrical vehicles, battery management, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
  • Pavement engineering, mechanical engineering and discrete element method (DEM)
  • Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles and positioning system
  • Photogrammetry, remote sensing, geomatics and synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
  • Computer science, computer engineering and information science
  • Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Science, Sensors, and Internet of Things
  • Environmental engineering, green energy infrastructure, policy and finance
  • Operations research and optimization

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Parttime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 115H

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

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