Part-time Research Assistant, Aerospace Engineering

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Job Overview

Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or
research studies in a particular discipline, makes independent
contributions to projects and studies based on professional
training or functional experience.

This is a part-time assignment and duration is dependent
on the research project’s remaining funding.

Essential Functions

Research:

1. Conduct primary and secondary research to gain
foundational knowledge of the topic

2. Perform experiments and collect data according to
research protocols

3. Interpret data and perform statistical and graphical
analysis

4. Present findings and report to ODOT team in monthly
update meetings

5. Report to and collaborate with the project’s
PIs

Design:

1. Translate research findings into design interventions
for virtual reality (VR) headsets

2. Plan and guide the strategic development and deployment
of VR simulations

3. Assist in designing the VR experience

4. Develop the guidebook and outfacing materials for
handoff to ODOT, including a comprehensive project
report

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or

other specialized training can be used in lieu of education
requirement.

Required Experience

Additional related work experience may be required
depending on field or discipline.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order

to be heard above the noise level.

• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as

proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to
perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on
scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory

system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor
ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,
you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9
employment verification process. Click here
for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must
create a profile and submit a complete job application through the
UC applicant portal. We
are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via
other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to
request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR
at jobs@uc.edu.

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where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected
Veterans.

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