Research Engineer (Junior Transportation Planner)

University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
368d$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Urban Transportation Center in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is currently seeking a Visiting Junior Transportation Planner. This position conducts research activities including the development of research ideas and proposals, and brings statistical modeling abilities to support policy research at UTC and in leading research projects currently ongoing at UTC as well as pursuing new funding opportunities for building a sustainable research portfolio. In addition to research activities, this position also mentors students involved in research activities at UTC. Furthermore, this position writes reports and manages data as required by the principal investigator and will have the ability to lead projects and serve as a principal investigator or co-PI. This position is funded from grant money and the expectation is that the chosen candidate will have the ability to add to the Center's funding portfolio by creating their own research track while working collaboratively with the Center's staff and faculty. Relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline.
  • Five years post-PhD experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline.
  • Relevant work experience in public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles) and clean energy adoption.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research activities including the development of research ideas and proposals.
  • Support policy research with statistical modeling abilities.
  • Lead ongoing research projects at UTC.
  • Pursue new funding opportunities for building a sustainable research portfolio.
  • Mentor students involved in research activities at UTC.
  • Write reports and manage data as required by the principal investigator.
  • Lead projects and serve as a principal investigator or co-PI.

Benefits

  • Salary range from $90,000 to $100,000.
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