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Villanova University

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States

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Posting Number:

20255674V

Position Title:

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Posting Type

Student

Hours/week:

Up to 16

Eligibility:

Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester

2025-2026 Academic Year

Location

Structural Eng. Teaching and Research Lab

Detailed Work Schedule

Number of positions:

1

Department:

202-Civil and Environmental Engineering

Contact Name:

Linda DeAngelis

Contact Phone/Extension:

9-4960

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

Undergraduate Research in Structural Engineering: Castellated and Cellular Steel Beams

The student researcher is responsible for conducting a detailed literature of research on castellated and cellular beams. The review will be comprehensive, but will focus on the last 10 years. The student will organize a shared site of all relevant research, summarize the findings in each article, and prepare a draft of a comprehensive literature review for a technical journal. The student will work in the Structural Engineering Teaching and Research Laboratory, where they will load a conventional steel beam and a cellular counterpart to compare the performance. Load deflection and load strain plots will be generated to show the differences in structural behavior.

Requirements:

Individual must be detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions, able to work well both independently and as part of a team, and have critical thinking skills in order to work safely in the lab and field. Must be 18 years of age or older.

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Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate:

$15 p/hour

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Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Open Until Filled

Yes

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Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

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