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Posting Number:
20250625T
Position Title:
Research Assistant
Position Type:
Temp/Intern
Location:
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule:
temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week
35
Department:
202-Civil and Environmental Engineering
Position Summary:
Why work at Villanova?

• 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.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• 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. Individuals should expect to gain hands on knowledge of structural engineering materials and construction practices.
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:
Special Message to Applicants:
EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Posting Date:
05/09/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
05/23/2025
Salary Posting Information:
$15/hr
Job Classification:
non-exempt