Independent Geotechnical Researcher & PI

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking an Assistant Professional Researcher to lead an independent, high-quality geotechnical research program using CGM facilities. The appointee will secure funding as a Principal Investigator and may operate within a large center or collaborative program.

Responsibilities span research leadership, grant acquisition, reporting, and public service to the department and external agencies, with no teaching duties.

Qualifications

• PhD in geotechnical engineering is required at time of application.
• 3 years of centrifuge modeling experience including design, model construction, testing, and data analysis.
• Experience in designing and developing new modeling techniques and measurement methods.
• Experience in training, advising, and overseeing centrifuge modeling researchers.
• Experience in operating beam centrifuge.
• Experience in communicating research results through oral presentations and written reports.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Experience in publishing curated project data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute as PI/Co-PI on centrifuge research and CGM projects.
• Plan and direct research in geotechnical engineering using CGM facilities.
• Write technical memoranda, reports, and guidelines.
• Present research findings at conferences and seminars.
• Coordinate facility access and mentor researchers.

Skills

Centrifuge modeling

Experimental design

Data analysis

Mentoring researchers

Communication of results

Beam centrifuge operation

Education

PhD in geotechnical engineering

Tools

Beam centrifuge

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking an Assistant Professional Researcher to lead an independent, high-quality geotechnical research program using CGM facilities. The appointee will secure funding as a Principal Investigator and may operate within a large center or collaborative program.

Responsibilities span research leadership, grant acquisition, reporting, and public service to the department and external agencies, with no teaching duties.