27647BR
Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering
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.
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.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Chien-Ho Ko, [email protected]
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.
Advertised Salary Range
50,000
Application Review Begins
26-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date
03-Jun-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
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