TTI Assistant Transportation Researcher
About The Position
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals. Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society. Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer. 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.
- Assists PI or researcher assembles, analyzes, organizes, synthesizes documents, and archives data sets, data models, and metadata.
- Assists PI or researcher with the preparation of written reports and other correspondence.
- Attends in-person and remote meetings and takes and edits notes.
- Edits and reviews traffic control plans.
- 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.
- Assists PI or researcher with assistance on proposal writing.
- Provides assistance to developing 508 compliant content for project websites.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health coverage options
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
