Senior Engineering Scientist, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering
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The Senior Engineering Scientist conducts research on funded projects involving concrete pavement, concrete materials engineering and durability testing, pavement management, and data integration. The role supports TxDOT concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects through technical assistance and field visits, and develops and manages training programs for materials testing, certification, construction, and maintenance.
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Research:Conduct research on funded projects in the fields of concrete pavement and concrete materials engineering and durability testing, concrete pavement management, and data integration including producing project reports or other deliverables.Actively search for new research opportunities and lead the development of proposals and/or leads the development of assigned research proposals; and/or participate on a proposal development team.Conduct literature reviews, original research and/or participates on a research team under the general direction of a research supervisor; work directly with other researchers and students to support concrete pavement materials engineering and testing tasks.Concrete Pavement Construction Support:Provide technical assistance to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff for concrete pavement construction and maintenance projects.Conduct field visits to concrete pavement projects and document construction methods and innovations.Conduct forensic field visits to concrete pavement sites to evaluate and recommend guidance for repairs.Training:Develop, conduct, and manage training programs for concrete materials testing and certification, and concrete pavement construction and maintenance.Train students
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