Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00019PO23
Job Code Title	Research Assistant Professor
Business Title (Internal Title)	Research Assistant Professor
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Engineering and Computing
Department	CEC Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advertised Salary Range	Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Type of Grant Funded Position	Research Grant (RGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other

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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Only

Research Grant or time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. 

South Carolina Retirement	No
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Under limited supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this individual will conduct research on Building Smarter Cities; Innovative Manufacturing for Civil Lift Vehicles; Digital Twin Technologies to Design and Maintenance of Transmission Lines; and Field Trials for Cost Effective Strengthening. Duties: (1) Supervise graduate and undergraduate students. (2) to complete ongoing research projects, design of experimental test setups, laboratory and field instrumentation, modeling, programming, and data acquisition and processing. (4) Contribute to publications, technical reports. (4) Work as sole- or co-PI on grants and projects, and to be continuously seeking new opportunities.
Required Education and Experience	The position requires a PhD degree in civil, structural, mechanical, aerospace engineering, computer science, information technology or closely related field, plus a minimum of two (2) years of postdoctoral research experience in civil, structural, mechanical, aerospace engineering, computer science, information technology or closely related field by the start date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Expertise in Structural Engineering, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Numerical simulation, and Artificial intelligence. Expertise in experimentatal techniques, computer-aided engineering (i.e., ABAQUS, ANSYS, COMSOL), and programing (i.e., Python, MATLAB). Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically byconsistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, andregulations.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	10/16/2023
Position End Date	10/15/2024
Job Open Date	09/08/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Make certain to provide the following information on the application: Your Legal Name Valid Email Address that you can access for at least six (6) months after the hire date Provide Start and End Dates for All Inactive Jobs for which you are not actively employed All information entered on your application is taken into consideration when reviewing your qualifications, etc. No assumptions are made for employment end-dates based on the next or previous job listed on the application. Applicants should be prepared to upload: Cover letter Resume/CV List of references and their contact information Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/152528
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential