Circular Construciton Lab - Temporary Research… at Cornell… · Ithaca…

Summary: Cornell University is a leading research institution committed to addressing global challenges. The Circular Construction Lab is seeking a Temporary Research Aide to support an innovative project focused on developing adhesive-free engineered structural elements from reclaimed wood, contributing to cutting-edge research in sustainable materials and circular construction. Responsibilities: - Support day-to-day project management and coordination of Phase II grant deliverables - Assist with grant administration, reporting, scheduling, and documentation requirements - Coordinate communication with industry, research, and fabrication partners - Manage timelines, meetings, and follow-ups across project collaborators - Support material sourcing, processing, and fabrication of reclaimed wood assemblies - Assist in physical testing of structural prototypes and documentation of results - Contribute to ongoing technology development, prototyping workflows, and research - Help organize research data, presentations, and external communications Required Qualifications: - Direct experience with prior phases of research - Recent degree in architecture, engineering, material science, or a related field - Strong organizational and project management skills - Interest in sustainable materials, circular construction, and structural innovation - Comfort working in both administrative and hands-on fabrication/testing environments - Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple partners - Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and research staff on advanced project deliverables Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience with the project's research domain, methodologies, or development workflows strongly preferred - Experience contributing to interdisciplinary research, preferably within academic or laboratory settings - Experience with digital fabrication, woodworking, or research documentation is a plus Required Skills: Research documentation, Digital fabrication, Woodworking, Material science, Structural testing, Sustainable materials, Circular construction, Project management