Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.

Student Research Assistant- Civil Engineering #587642890

  • Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.
  • Pomona, CA
  • Part Time
  • 12 days ago
Salary
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Job Description

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY


SUMMARY: Currently searching for 1 Part-Time Student Assistant to work on the Grant “Center for Understanding Future Travel Behavior and Demand”, under the supervision of Dr. Yongping Zhang, Principal Investigator.


ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.


The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.


SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

Under the guidance of Dr. Yongping Zhang (civil engineering), the part-time student assistant will help the PI evaluate the impact of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on driver behavior and contribute to transportation planning policy development. The ideal candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research to advance our understanding of how CAVs influence transportation systems.


MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Currently holds or is pursuing an advanced degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred

  • Pursuing an advanced degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering.
  • Possesses a background or experience in Electrical Engineering
  • With working knowledge relevant to the integration of technology and vehicle systems

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to [email protected].


Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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