Senior Engineering Scientist, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin in Pickle Research Campus

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Job Posting Title: Senior Engineering Scientist, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Hiring Department: Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Purpose The Senior Engineering Scientist provides technical expertise in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of concrete pavements, specifically continuously-reinforced concrete pavements, including structural design, materials performance, and durability. Responsibilities Research: Conduct research on funded projects in the fields of concrete pavement and concrete materials engineering and durability testing, concrete pavement management, and data integration including producing project reports or other deliverables. Actively search for new research opportunities and lead the development of proposals and/or leads the development of assigned research proposals; and/or participate on a proposal development team. Conduct literature reviews, original research and/or participates on a research team under the general direction of a research supervisor; work directly with other researchers and students to support concrete pavement materials engineering and testing tasks. Concrete Pavement Construction Support: Provide technical assistance to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff for concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects. Conduct field visits to concrete pavement projects and document construction methods and innovations. Conduct forensic field visits to concrete pavement sites to evaluate and recommend guidance for repairs. Training: Develop, conduct, and manage