Oryx University - in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University | Full time
OryxUniversity invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant position inGeotechnical Engineering under a competitively funded research projectsupported by QRDI. The role is suited to a highly motivated candidate withstrong experimental, analytical, and numerical modelling capabilities, who canactively contribute to advancedgeotechnical research activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform advanced geotechnicallaboratory testing
- Ensure laboratory testing is conducted inaccordance with relevant standards and best practices.
- Analyse experimental results, interpret soilbehaviour, and provide technical commentary and recommendations.
- Identify testing or data-related issues and takecorrective or improvement actions when required.
- Contribute to the modification and optimisationof laboratory testing procedures.
- Perform numerical modelling and analysis usingPLAXIS 2D.
- Prepare high-quality technical and researchreports, including data interpretation and discussion.
- Support literature reviews and contribute toresearch outputs linked to project objectives.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinaryresearch team while maintaining a high level of independence.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications, Attributes & Pre-requisites
- Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Demonstrated hands-on experience withtriaxial (UU, CU, CD) and direct shear testing.
- Experience in laboratory data analysis andinterpretation.
- Working knowledge of PLAXIS 2D.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, andreporting skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage laboratoryactivities, and meet project deadlines.
- Research-oriented mindset with strong attentionto detail.
- Experience working in experimental researchlaboratories.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-makingskills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
Residency Status: Candidates currently residing in Qatar are preferred.
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