Pavement Performance Data Scientist (Part-Time)

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire in Durham invites applications for a part-time hourly research analyst to conduct advanced pavement performance analyses and statistical modelling. The role supports development of material property databases, research reports, and dissemination products, with 10–15 hours per week.

Responsibilities include pavement performance modelling, statistical analyses, predictor screening, and delivering technical memos and presentations to sponsors.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in pavement performance modelling.
• Experience in advanced statistical analysis and modelling of pavement data.
• First-author publication in high impact civil engineering journals.
• Proficiency in Python and database management.

Responsibilities

• Pavement Performance Modelling: process field data into performance indices and evaluate mechanistic-empirical pavement performance.
• Statistical Analyses: organize data, detect outliers, perform correlations and regression analyses.
• Material Property & Pavement Predictor Screening: identify reliable predictors and validate models.
• Deliverable Development & Dissemination: prepare reports, journal drafts, and presentations for sponsors.

Skills

Python programming

Database management

Data extraction

Technical writing

Oral communication

Education

Doctorate in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Tools

Pathways/Pathweb data systems

Job description

The University of New Hampshire in Durham invites applications for a part-time hourly research analyst to conduct advanced pavement performance analyses and statistical modelling. The role supports development of material property databases, research reports, and dissemination products, with 10–15 hours per week.

Responsibilities include pavement performance modelling, statistical analyses, predictor screening, and delivering technical memos and presentations to sponsors.