Circular Construction Lab Temporary Research Aide

Position Summary:

The College of Architecture Art and Planning at Cornell University (Cornell AAP) includes the departments of Architecture Art City and Regional Planning the Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate (jointly led by AAP and the SC Johnson College of Business) the multicollege Department of Design Tech and the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities. The college spans three locationsin Ithaca New York City and Rome Italyeach with world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies.

Cornell AAP is about acts of transformation. We are committed to reimagining and reshaping the world in new ways every day. A vital college at one of the nations foremost research universities Cornell AAP brings faculty staff and students together from around the world to address urgent global challenges and advance collaborative research-driven approaches that support a more just and resilient future.

Purpose of the Position:

TheCircular Construction Lab (CCL)atCornell AAP is seeking a recent graduate for Temporary Research Aide Iposition to supportGrooveLam an innovative research project developing adhesive-free engineered structural elements from reclaimed wood. Funded through Phase II of theNew York State Energy Research and Development AuthorityNatural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge GrooveLam advances circular construction by transforming salvaged lumber into high-performance structural products for low-carbon building applications.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in reclaimed timber innovation while working closely with academic industry and public-sector partners advancing the future of circular construction. The position is ideal for a recent graduate in architecture engineering construction management material science or related fields who is interested in applied research at the intersection of sustainable materials fabrication and circular economy systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-dayproject managementand coordination of Phase II grant deliverables
• Assist withgrant administration reporting scheduling and documentation requirements
• Coordinate communication with industry research and fabrication partners
• Manage timelines meetings and follow-ups across project collaborators
• Supportmaterial sourcing processing and fabricationof reclaimed wood assemblies
• Assist inphysical testingof structural prototypes and documentation of results
• Contribute to ongoingtechnology development prototyping workflows and research
• Help organize research data presentations and external communications

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience with the projects research domain methodologies or development workflows strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently on specialized research tasks requiring prior familiarity with project history and objectives.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare highquality research documentation.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Experience contributing to interdisciplinary research preferably within academic or laboratory settings.

Requirements:

• Direct experience with prior phases of research.
• Recent degree in architecture engineering material science or a related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Interest in sustainable materials circular construction and structural innovation
• Comfort working in both administrative and hands-on fabrication/testing environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple partners
• Experience with digital fabrication woodworking or research documentation is a plus
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and research staff on advanced project deliverables.

Compensation Range - $18 - $25/hr.

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