Concrete Pavement Research Scientist

Position Title:

Concrete Pavement Research Scientist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Do you want to influence concrete pavement practices at a national level? Do you enjoy troubleshooting complex issues and making an impact beyond a single site or region?

If so, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Concrete Pavement Research Scientist! This position will be classified as a Research Scientist II.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, write, and edit technical materials, including guides, manuals, reports, and publications

• Review technical content for accuracy and contribute to research publications

• Stay current with advancements in concrete pavement technology and related literature

• Plan, organize, and deliver workshops, seminars, webinars, and training programs

• Create training materials and present research findings to technical audiences

• Represent the organization at conferences, committees, and professional events

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting expertise to industry stakeholders

• Identify research opportunities, help secure funding, and develop proposals and project scopes

• Manage research projects end-to-end, including budgets, timelines, and reporting

• Coordinate with external partners, consultants, and research teams

• Support and mentor students in lab and field research activities

• Assist with strategic planning and organizational initiatives

This is a one year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Nationwide travel will be involved in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active progress toward obtaining licensure (e.g., passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam, etc.).

• Demonstrated experience in concrete pavements for airfields or roadways, or in concrete materials.

• Experience writing technical reports, newsletters, or scholarly papers.

• Experience managing projects.

Department Description:

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center with the Institute for Transportation (InTrans) is a national hub for concrete pavement research and technology transfer at the intersection of public agencies, industry, and academia. The CP Tech Center was founded in 2000 and via research and tech transfer has been instrumental in advancing strategic improvements in how concrete pavements are specified, built, and maintained. To learn more, please visit CP Tech Center.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

July 12, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Original Posting Date:

June 3, 2026

Posting Close Date:

June 9, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19299

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