Part-Time 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

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.