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Illinois State University

GA - Research - Technology - Fall 2025

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $3K

💻 Research

🗓️ September 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant for the Technology department under Academic Affairs. The assistant will support Dr. Pranshoo Solanki's grant by conducting research on polymer concrete applications, including collecting literature, surveying the precast concrete industry, analyzing survey data, and preparing reports and presentations.

Highlights
  • Collect and summarize literature related to polymer concrete applications
  • Develop and administer surveys using Qualtrics for industry stakeholders
  • Analyze and interpret survey responses to develop application guidelines
  • Prepare quarterly and final project reports as well as manuscripts for publication
  • Create PowerPoint presentations for project updates
  • Technical skills required: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Qualtrics
  • Compensation: $755 for a 0.25 FTE appointment
  • Must be a degree-seeking graduate student in the Technology program at Illinois State University
  • Excellent writing, oral communication, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities required
  • Work involves collaboration with precast concrete industry members and suppliers