Staff Concrete Research Engineer

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL invites applications for a Staff Concrete Research Engineer. The role focuses on analyzing large datasets related to concrete materials and pavement performance, collaborating with operations to improve data collection, processing, and reporting using emerging technologies.

Based in the Pavement Research Unit, the position emphasizes data QC, advanced analytics (potential AI approaches), and contributing to database development and research

Qualifications

• 2+ years in concrete pavement research and design.
• Clear communication and strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis of concrete pavement test data.
• Ensure accuracy of pavement-related data.
• Coordinate with UNF Operations to support sensor calibration and data quality.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to materials and performance data.
• Contribute to database development, reporting, and visualization.
• Emphasize QA and verification of reported data.
• Support experiment design, test plans, and sensor selection.
• Identify research needs in concrete materials.
• Report analytical findings and deliver final results.
• Explore new technologies to improve data collection and processing.

Education

Advanced university degree preferred

Job description

Department

Institute of Utility Security and Resilience (IUSR)

Compensation

$90,000.00 to $100,000 Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

The position will review and analyze large datasets related to concrete materials and rigid pavement performance. This role coordinates with operations staff to continuously improve pavement data collection, processing, and analysis through use of emerging technologies that enhance the quality, reliability, and long-terms value of pavement materials and performance evaluation data. This position is located on-site in the Pavement Research Unit of the FDOT State Materials Office in Gainesville, FL.

Job Functions

• Data analysis of all concrete-related full-scale pavement testing and supplementary laboratory testing.
• Continuous review of concrete related data to ensure accuracy.
• Coordination with the UNF Operations Team to support sensor condition, calibration needs, and any procedures or needs to ensure reliable data quality.
• Conducting advanced analytical techniques (or AI-based techniques) to concrete materials and performance data.
• Contributing to database development, data reporting, data visualization, data accessibility
• Focus on data Quality Control (QC) and verification reported data.
• Contributing to the efforts pertaining to concrete in designing the experiments, development of test plans, identifying proper sensor types, modifying test tools, analysis of the data, and reporting research findings.
• Identification of research needs related to concrete.
• Reporting on analytical findings and final deliverables.
• Implementation and ongoing development of new technologies and infrastructure to improve pavement data collection, processing, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvements in this area moving forward.

Required Qualifications

The Staff Concrete Research Engineer is expected to have 2+ years’ experience in concrete pavement research and design with an advanced university degree preferred. The position requires clear communication and strong presentation (written and oral) skills.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

Equal Opportunity

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Carnegie

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