Research Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive retirement savings plan

Gym membership

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Assistant to support Structural Engineering research. This role involves preparing laboratories, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining lab operations. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and possess critical thinking skills. The position offers a salary of $15/hr and requires applicants to be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Work safely in the lab and field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of undergraduate laboratories.
• Aid in the organization and collection of data.
• Perform general lab maintenance and cleanup activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Tools

Horizontal band saw

Milling machine

Drill press

Concrete mixer

Job description

Research Assistant

Position Summary: Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.

• Join a mission-driven organization.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The individuals will work in the Structural Engineering Teaching and Research Laboratory, where they will load a conventional steel beam and a cellular counterpart to compare the performance. Load deflection and load strain plots will be generated to show the differences in the Structural behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities

The individuals filing the position will assist in the preparation of undergraduate laboratories and graduate research projects related to steel, concrete, wood masonry, and composite materials. After the proper training is complete, the individuals will be expected to operate the following tools and equipment: horizontal band saw, milling machine, drill press, annular cutter, circular saw, compound miter saw, concrete/brick saw, angle grinder, concrete vibrator, concrete mixer, and others. Operation of the SETRL overhead crane may also be part of the daily tasks, after appropriate OSHA training conducted by VU Environmental Health and Safety.

Individuals will be expected to work independently and together with graduate students, faculty and staff. In addition to assisting with the preparation of laboratory experiments, individuals will also be expected to aid in the organization and collection of data, general lab maintenance, and cleanup activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual must be detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions able to work well both independently and as part of a team and have critical thinking skills in order to work safely in the lab and field. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours.

EEO Statement

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Salary: $15/hr