Concrete Pavement Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical materials including guides, manuals, reports, and publications
• Manage research projects end-to-end, including budgets, timelines, and reporting
• Plan and deliver workshops, seminars, webinars, and training programs
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting expertise to industry stakeholders
• Identify research opportunities, secure funding, and develop project proposals
• Represent the organization at professional conferences and committees
• Support and mentor students in lab and field research activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proven project management capabilities
• Ability to travel nationwide for professional engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Demonstrated experience in concrete pavements for airfields, roadways, or concrete materials
• Experience writing scholarly papers, newsletters, or technical reports

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
• Onsite childcare available in Ames, Iowa
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programs

About the Company

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) at Iowa State University is a national hub for concrete pavement research and technology transfer. Operating at the intersection of public agencies, industry, and academia, the center is instrumental in advancing how concrete pavements are specified, built, and maintained.