Assistant Transportation Researcher

Texas A&M Transportation Institute•San Antonio, TX

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

In a support role, the Assistant Transportation Researcher, under general supervision, conducts transportation planning and policy research using literature review, surveys, interviews, statistical analyses, and independent investigations. 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 Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Services and Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of transportation project development process, planning, and public policy.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Ability develop, execute, and analyze online surveys.
Ability to conduct interviews with research participants and synthesize interviewee information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sponsored research in the area of transportation with an emphasis on interdisciplinary work related to energy, utilities, right-of-way, and environment for state departments of transportation and federal agencies.
Ability to conduct research projects under supervision from inception to completion, including responsibilities such as sponsor coordination, budget tracking, and task progress tracking.
Knowledge of principles of quality and unbiased research.
Ability to work independently, but collaboratively on multiple projects.
Ability to acquire, analyze and interpret data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work strategically on research program goals with oversight from a Program Manager or senior staff.
Technical competence of transportation modeling and analysis.
Licensed to fly small, unmanned aircraft systems under 14 CFR Part 107 for research purposes.

Responsibilities

Supports PIs with their research studies, including data collection and statistical-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses, literature reviews, and other related activities. (40%)
Assists PI or researcher with assembling, organizing, synthesizing documents, and archiving data sets, data models, and metadata. (15%)
Assists PI or researcher with preparing written reports, technical memoranda, survey and interview findings, and other correspondence. (15%)
Assists PI or researcher with developing and delivering presentations. (10%)
Assists PI or researcher with preparing proposals. (10%)
Interacts with sponsors and potential clients. (5%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)