GA - Research - Technology - Fall 2025
GA - Research - Technology - Fall 2025
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GA - Research - Technology - Fall 2025
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: GA - Research - Technology - Fall 2025
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Technology
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
Graduate Research Assistant needed to work with Dr. Pranshoo Solankis grant. This graduate research assistant will be responsible to work on a research project entitled Development of Guidelines for Applications of Polymer Concrete. The objective of this study is to develop comprehensive guidelines for specific precast polymer concrete (PC) applications ensuring optimal performance utilization and safety across various applications. This will be achieved by analyzing existing standards and literature and survey of precast industries and suppliers. Specific duties of the graduate assistant are listed below in addition to other duties as assigned.
- Collect and summarize literature in the area of applications of polymer concrete
- Contact and visit selected precast concrete industry members for preparing/disseminating survey questions for developing guidelines for the applications of polymer concrete
- Create survey using Qualtrics
- Analyze and interpret collected survey responses
- Prepare quarterly reports and assist in the preparation of final report
- Write manuscript from the research work for possible publication
- Participate and prepare PowerPoint presentation for semi-monthly updates of the project
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$755 for 0.25 FTE appointment
Required Qualifications
- Detail-oriented critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team
- Technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel Word and PowerPoint) and Qualtrics
- Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University within the Technology program.
Work Hours
TBD
Proposed Starting Date
9/15/25
Required Applicant Documents
Resume Cover letter Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g. ). Cindy Wert This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook ( Information for ApplicantsImportant Information for Applicants
Department
TechnologyGraduate Research Assistant - 10 hours per week
Current Opportunities
Department
TechnologyGraduate Research Assistant - 10 hours per week
Employment Type
Full Time
