Research Specialist I - Wall of Wind

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Interacts with potential Wall of Wind (WoW) clients to develop testing proposals, scope of work, and budgets. Assists the Wall of Wind team with the design, construction, and implementation of the planned test including instrumentation, data collection, analysis and technical report writing. Oversees the research data to ensure accuracy of information being distributed and requires that of a research / instrumentation technician mindset.

• Assists the Wall of Wind (WOW) team with the design, construction, and implementation of the planned test including instrumentation, data collection, analysis and technical report writing. Oversees the research data to ensure accuracy of information being distributed and requires that of a research / instrumentation technician mindset.
• Designs and fabricates the testing apparatuses and specimens, instrumentation of test specimens, data analysis, correction, and document presentation for various assignments related to testing of buildings and other structures to natural wind hazards.
• Interacts with potential clients, as part of the WOW team, to develop testing proposals, scope of work, and budgets.
• Assists the Director, Lead Wind Engineers, and Managers for the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER) in the day-to-day laboratory operational activities for the International Hurricane Research Center.
• Performs equipment and instrument calibration. Verifies functionality of all sensors.
• Facilitates experiments and acquires sensor data and high-definition videos.
• Implements data quality assurance (DQA) checks to verify the reliability of test data.
• Assists in the periodic upgrade of the data management services to ensure data quality checks.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procedures for the program.
• Conducts Wall of Wind instrumentation and destructive testing, experiments, and any other projects deemed necessary by the LWER Director and Lead Wind Engineers.
• Oversees the research database and ensures the accuracy of the information being distributed. Compiles data and other pertinent information for the Director's use.
• Plans and coordinates the technical aspects of special wind engineering studies or projects as directed.
• Serves as liaison between LWER and clients and vendors including mechanics.
• Writes technical reports to present the methodology, results and recommendations.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Works to strict schedules and project milestones while maintaining product quality. Troubleshoots errors to minimize downtime.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of experience or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.

• Experience in a research or laboratory environment in the engineering field
• Experience with Matlab, AutoCad, SolidWorks, Fusion, C++ programming, and Labview or similar programs.
• Working Conditions:
• Willingness and ability to work in an outdoor or non-airconditioned environment for extended periods
• Willingness and ability to climb onto or into structures with limited space

Administrative

$65,000 - $70,000

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Confined Space Entry
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• May occasionally be required to work outdoors.

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check

This is a Time-Limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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