Job Information
University of Kansas Postdoctoral Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
27647BR
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
75% - Research: Engaging in research, writing proposals for external funding, presenting at professional conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and preparing reports.
25% - Administration: Organizing conferences and meetings, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, compiling NCCS’s publications, managing construction safety certificate program, maintaining website, and managing NCCS’s files and documents.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27647BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
Standard Hours
FLSA Status:
Professional
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
Dr. Chien-Ho Ko, chko@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in an engineering or science field, including (but not limited to) mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, civil engineering, and construction engineering.
Prior experience with writing proposals for external funding.
Evidence of ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of ability to develop research products, including hardware, software, method, or process.
Prior experience with organizing activities.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
50,000
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Academic award winners.
Patent inventors.
Position Overview:
The University of Kansas (KU) is excited to announce a postdoctoral research opportunity to advance construction safety. This position is funded by the Craig and Diane Martin National Center for Construction Safety (NCCS) established in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering, School of Engineering. The postdoctoral position is full time for two years under the supervision of Dr. Chien-Ho Ko. The term can be continued conditioned on satisfactory performance in duties. The successful candidate must have appropriate work authorization and be physically present by the start date of employment.
The NCCS provides a unique opportunity to facilitate proactive safety management research. The intention is to break new ground in all aspects of construction safety. The NCCS operates with a “reduction-to-practice” philosophy, guiding research approaches in a way that maximizes value to the industry and focuses on discoveries that are directly translatable to professional practice.
KU was established in 1866. It is one of just 65 invited members of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and is the state’s flagship university. The University is located in Lawrence, Kansas, which has been ranked as the 6th best college towns in the United States.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
26-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
03-Jun-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete application includes an online application form, resume, cover letter, names, and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications begins on April 26, 2024 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
- Work location statement – This position is required to work on-site.