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Job Description
Why work at Villanova Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova Universitys founding in 1842 we have been inspired by the values of truth unity and love and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nations best colleges and universities. VUs inclusion again in U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the Universitys continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanovas most precious asset is our people . As an employee you will receive a holistic benefits package generous paid time off a competitive retirement savings plan flexible work options wellness programs including gym membership professional development tuition assistance and more . The individuals will work in the Structural Engineering Teaching and Research Laboratory where they will load a conventional steel beam and a cellular counterpart to compare the performance. Load deflection and load strain plots will be generated to show the differences in the Structural behavior.
Duties And Responsibilities
The individuals filing the position will assist in the preparation of undergraduate laboratories and graduate research projects related to steel concrete wood masonry and composite materials. After the proper training is complete the individuals will be expected to operate the following tools and equipment: horizontal band saw milling machine drill press annular cutter circular saw compound miter saw concrete/brick saw angle grinder concrete vibrator concrete mixer and others. Operation of the SETRL overhead crane may also be part of the daily tasks after appropriate OSHA training conducted by VU Environmental Health and Safety. Individuals will be expected to work independently and together with graduate students faculty and addition to assisting with the preparation of laboratory experiments individuals will also be expected to aid in the organization and collection of data general lab maintenance and cleanup activities. Individuals should expect to gain hands on knowledge of structural engineering materials and construction practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Individual must be detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions able to work well both independently and as part of a team and have critical thinking skills in order to work safely in the lab and field. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Work Schedule
temporary
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full Time
