TTI Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

5d • 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. The position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. TTI offers an entrepreneurial culture, affiliation with Texas A&M University, opportunities to work with experts, and premier research facilities. The work environment is hybrid, with flexible work hours, family-friendly policies, and leadership development programs. TTI also provides relocation assistance and tuition reimbursement programs if eligible.

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.
• Understand the rules, policies, and regulation of TTI, TAMUS, and IRB.
• Must be able to travel to research locations or conferences, including overnight travel.
• Must be able to 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

• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or contribute as a significant lead in research and proposal development.
• Manage current contracts and submission of new proposals.
• Compose various reports and white papers.
• Present deliverables and study reports.
• Oversee graduate students and other personnel.
• Develop proposals and manage inter-program coordination.
• 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.
• Participate in technology transfer and implementation.
• Compile, document, and present results in required formats for reports, technical memoranda, and presentations.
• Prepare technical documentation, including literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and summaries.
• Prepare project reports and other deliverables.
• Prepare materials for presentation of research results and deliverables.
• Manage, communicate, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Actively seek and obtain externally funded research projects.
• Prepare and give presentations to sponsors, academic settings, or conferences.
• Prepare, schedule, conduct, and document research meetings.
• Interact with sponsors and potential clients.
• Load/unload and install/remove various field equipment (e.g., cameras, roadside sensors, portable trailers, etc.).
• Perform common office functions.
• Frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Benefits

• Health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families
• Numerous other benefit programs
• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
• Flexible work hours
• Family friendly
• High staff retention rates
• Leadership development and wellness programs
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level