A great opportunity to closely work with graduate students on groundbreaking research in geotechnical engineering focusing on pavement applications in one of the major geotechnical labs in the nation. The research is novel and will contribute to long-lasting hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements using geosynthetics as interlays so it will be excellent experience to be included on your resume. The assistant may also work on another research project dealing with wicking geotextile.

100% lab work involves preparing and testing of pavement sections in a large test box.

• Able to lift between 35-40 pounds without injury.

**During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Civil Engineering/Geology or related major.

A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will start immediately. There is an option to work during summer semester only.

Md. Wasif Zaman
mdwasif.zaman@ku.edu

15.00

16 to 20 hours per week

Monday September 4, 2023

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