Research Assistant
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About the Role
Oryx University invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant position in Geotechnical Engineering under a competitively funded research project supported by QRDI. The role is suited to a highly motivated candidate with strong experimental, analytical, and numerical modelling capabilities, who can actively contribute to advanced geotechnical research activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Independently perform advanced geotechnical laboratory testing
· Ensure laboratory testing is conducted in accordance with relevant standards and best practices.
· Analyse experimental results, interpret soil behaviour, and provide technical commentary and recommendations.
· Identify testing or data-related issues and take corrective or improvement actions when required.
· Contribute to the modification and optimisation of laboratory testing procedures.
· Perform numerical modelling and analysis using PLAXIS 2D.
· Prepare high-quality technical and research reports, including data interpretation and discussion.
· Support literature reviews and contribute to research outputs linked to project objectives.
· Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team while maintaining a high level of independence.