Specialist - Research-Fixed Term
About The Position
The fixed-term Research Specialist will play a pivotal role in our multidisciplinary research team, focusing on traffic safety, operations, highway design, equity/access, and the application of statistical and econometric methods to transportation data. The successful applicant will lead day-to-day activities on various research projects funded by public and private agencies as a project manager. They will also have the opportunity to mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. The position will contribute to research and education and offer the chance to develop courses, teach, and participate in evaluative activities. It can also engage with the Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter and collaborate with other departments and colleges across the university involved in mobility-related research and education. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Requirements
- Earned PhD degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Experience in traffic safety and econometric methods.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Work well in a team setting and be highly self-motivated.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Transportation Engineering or a Civil Engineering degree specializing in transportation engineering.
- Have a proven track record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Research expertise in road user behavior, safety performance function development, crash countermeasure evaluation, and work zone safety and operations.
- Ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day activities on various research projects funded by public and private agencies as a project manager.
- Mentor both graduate and undergraduate students.
- Contribute to research and education.
- Develop courses, teach, and participate in evaluative activities.
- Engage with the Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter.
- Collaborate with other departments and colleges across the university involved in mobility-related research and education.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
