Undergraduate Structural Engineering Research Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University in Pennsylvania seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the SETR Lab to assist with preparing undergraduate laboratories and graduate research projects focused on structural materials.

The role involves independent work with graduate students and faculty, data collection, lab maintenance, and hands-on learning in steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and composites, with training provided and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering with an interest in structural engineering.
• Some proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is expected.
• Hours up to 10 hours per week for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of undergraduate laboratories and graduate research projects related to structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry, composites).
• Aid in organization and collection of data, general lab maintenance, and cleanup activities, and gain hands-on knowledge of structural engineering practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Villanova University in Pennsylvania seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the SETR Lab to assist with preparing undergraduate laboratories and graduate research projects focused on structural materials.

The role involves independent work with graduate students and faculty, data collection, lab maintenance, and hands-on learning in steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and composites, with training provided and opportunities for professional growth.