Research Project Manager, Cycling & Micromobility Unit
About The Position
The Research Project Manager will support the Cycling & Micromobility Unit’s research program and maintain the Unit’s micromobility demand model, under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead. The role involves developing, documenting, updating, and running model scenarios; updating base-network inputs; and keeping detailed records of model updates and other maintenance. The position also supports data collection and management essential to the model, including maintaining and expanding the Unit’s computer vision sensor network. Research-program duties include administrative support for grants and consultant- or research-partner-led projects, tracking deliverables and objectives, representing the Unit in research initiatives and technical working groups, participating in stakeholder meetings, and collaborating with Unit staff on research assignments. Work may include coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal teams on sensor performance, equipment status, maintenance, and operational issues; scheduling installations and maintenance; resolving technical issues; and monitoring data collection and access. The position is within New York City Department of Transportation’s Cycling & Micromobility Unit, part of the Office of Livable Streets and Transportation Planning and Management. The Unit works to improve the City’s bicycle and micromobility network, street safety, and ridership. Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.
Requirements
- For Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the stated qualification pathways: a doctorate in an appropriate physical, biological, environmental, or social science field plus one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; a master’s in an appropriate field plus three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Regardless of pathway, candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of the described experience. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience required under the doctorate or master’s pathways.
- Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, update, and run micromobility demand-model scenarios.
- Conduct base-network input updates and document model updates and other maintenance in detail.
- Support data collection and management efforts critical to the micromobility demand model.
- Maintain and expand the Unit’s computer vision sensor network.
- Perform administrative tasks for grants and consultant- or research-partner-led projects, ensuring deliverables and objectives are met.
- Represent the Unit in research initiatives and technical working groups.
- Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Unit staff on short-term research-focused assignments and projects.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to review sensor performance, equipment status, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
- Schedule sensor installations and maintenance, resolve technical issues, and monitor data collection and access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
