Accelerated Pavement Testing Research Assistant

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is hiring a part-time OPS Research Assistant to work at the Florida Department of Transportation State Materials Office in Gainesville, FL. The position offers $16.00 hourly compensation and involves operating Heavy Vehicle Simulators during testing, logging errors, and assisting with data analysis. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with engineering students encouraged to apply. A background check will be required.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant research or engineering work experience.
• Basic computer skills; LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• Engineering students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Heavy Vehicle Simulators (HVS) during testing.
• Log any malfunctions or errors and report them to the operations supervisor.
• Perform required maintenance tasks as directed after appropriate training.
• Assist in data analysis using computer software.

Skills

Basic computer skills

LabVIEW experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position: OPS Research Assistant

Location: Florida Department of Transportation State Materials Office (SMO), Gainesville, FL

Compensation: $16.00 hourly, negotiable, part-time.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Heavy Vehicle Simulators (HVS) during testing.
• Log any malfunctions or errors and report them to the operations supervisor.
• Perform required maintenance tasks as directed after appropriate training.
• Assist in data analysis using computer software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant research or engineering work experience.
• Basic computer skills; LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• Engineering students are encouraged to apply.

Background check required. Position may also require a credit check according to university policy.

Contact: Dr. Jim Fletcher ([e-mail])

UNF is an Equal Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status.

UNF cannot consider candidates who require H‑1B visa sponsorship, regardless of current visa status.