TTI Assistant Transportation Researcher

Texas A&M Transportation Institute•Bryan, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Transportation Researcher, under general supervision, conducts transportation research in a support role while developing the skills needed to conduct basic research functions. Assists with proposal preparation, data collection and compilation, data analysis, and report preparation. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in urban and regional science.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledgeable in various research and testing methodologies.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to synthesize literature, research reports, and/or journal articles.
Ability to present and write clearly and concisely.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

Well-versed in AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, and Bluebeam.
In-depth knowledge of transportation and urban planning fields.
Experience in traffic control preparation for large special events and elements associated with traffic control for large special events.
Field experience in special event operation to ensure traffic control in the field matches the traffic control plan.
Video count data analysis for multimodal transportation corridors.
Experience in developing graphics using Canva.
Experience in creating digital twins for parking garages.
Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS).
Certificate in Sustainable Urbanism.
Certificate in Transportation Planning.

Responsibilities

Supports PI or researcher with research studies, including assisting with data collection, literature reviews, and other related activities. (15%)
Assists PI or researcher assembles, analyzes, organizes, synthesizes documents, and archives data sets, data models, and metadata. (15%)
Assists PI or researcher with the preparation of written reports and other correspondence. (10 %)
Attends in-person and remote meetings and takes and edits notes. (10%)
Edits and reviews traffic control plans. (20%)
Attends site visits for projects and events that could include weekday, weekend, and after traditional 8 to 5 work hours. This could also include moving traffic control to ensure it aligns with the traffic control plans. (15%)
Assists PI or researcher with assistance on proposal writing. (5%)
Provides assistance to developing 508 compliant content for project websites. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)