TTI Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer

Texas A&M Transportation Institute•Bryan, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer to serve as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or a significant lead in research and proposal development. This role involves managing current contracts, submitting new proposals, composing reports and white papers, presenting deliverables, overseeing personnel, and coordinating projects. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field
Three (3) years of related professional experience
Valid Class “C” vehicle operator’s license.
Strong background and proven research record.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of quality and unbiased research.
Ability to complete projects on-time with completed deliverables and within budget.
Ability to follow established safety practices and guidelines, and understand the rules, policies, and regulation of TTI, TAMUS, and IRB.
Must be able to travel to research locations or conferences, including overnight travel, and assist with (daytime or nighttime) data collection.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Civil Engineering or related field.
PE License
Transportation research experience with the MUTCD, traffic control devices, work zones, and/or human factors.
Previous experience with collecting data in the field.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, coordinate, and report detailed phases of research and development projects.
Evaluate and document data collection requirements and activities.
Coordinate data gathering activities and gather data needed for research tasks.
Assemble, organize, document, and archive datasets.
Synthesize data and extract meaningful statistics and trends.
Develop and/or run applications to conduct the research.
Analyze and develop potential new techniques, policies, procedures, and recommendations.
Conduct literature reviews and background information searches to support techniques and methodologies.
Document past research for reporting purposes.
Participate in technology transfer and implementation.
Compile, document, and present results in formats required for reports, technical memoranda, and presentations.
Prepare technical documentation, including literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and summaries.
Prepare project reports and other deliverables as required.
Prepare materials for presentation of research results and other deliverables at technical meetings or other venues and to sponsors.
Manage, communicate, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams comprising research staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and support staff to ensure the completion of research objectives and timely delivery of high-quality project deliverables.
Actively seek and obtain externally funded research projects, performing work on basic and applied technology problems, and participate in research proposals serving as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or contribute as a significant lead in the proposal.
Prepare and give presentations to existing and potential sponsors, academic settings, or conference settings.
Prepare, schedule, conduct, and document research meetings.
Interact with sponsors and potential clients.
Other duties as assigned.