TTI Assistant Research Scientist

Texas A&M University System • El Paso, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Who are we? 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 Mission and Vision 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. Our Work Environment Entrepreneurial culture Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty Ability to work with nationally recognized experts Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals Premier office and research facilities and equipment Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground Outstanding research support services 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) Our Employee Benefits TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs. https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/ What you need to know TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process. The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience Job Summary This position is expected to serve as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or contribute as a significant lead in research and proposal development. Has an understanding of principles of quality and unbiased research. Completes projects on-time with completed deliverables. Conducts research following safety practices and guidelines. Understands rules, policies, and regulation of TTI, TAMUS, and IRB. Participate in technology transfer and implementation. Employee will be responsible for managing current contracts as well as submission of new proposals, composing various reports and white papers, presenting deliverables and study reports, overseeing graduate students and other personnel, developing proposals, and inter- program coordination and project management. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• Masters degree
• 3 years of related professional experience

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering focused on transportation
• Proven track record of research commercialization
• Knowledge of various sensors such as vibration sensors, accelerometers, magnetometers and their application in transportation
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and its application in transportation
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence libraries such as Scikit-learn, SciPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Knowledge of signal processing and modeling
• Knowledge of traffic forecasting

Responsibilities

• Applied research duties, including data collection, analysis, coordination, and supervision: Plan, schedule, coordinate, and report detailed phases of research and development projects.
• Evaluate and document data collection requirements and activities.
• Coordinate data gathering activities and gather data needed for research tasks.
• Assemble, organize, document, and archive datasets.
• Synthesize data and extract meaningful statistics and trends.
• Develop and/or run applications to conduct the research.
• Analyze and develop potential new techniques, policies, procedures, and recommendations.
• Conduct the necessary literature review and background information search to support techniques and methodologies used, as well as documenting past research for reporting purposes.
• Report preparation: Compile, document, and present results in formats required for inclusion in reports, technical memoranda, and presentations.
• Prepare technical documentation, including literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and summaries.
• Prepare project reports and other deliverables as required.
• Prepare materials for presentation of research results and other deliverables at technical meetings or other venues and to sponsors.
• Research presentations: Prepare and give presentations to existing and potential sponsors, academic settings, or conference settings.
• Prepare, schedule, conduct, and document research meetings.
• Actively seek and obtain externally-funded research projects, performing work on basic and applied technology problems, and participate in research proposals serving as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or contribute as a significant lead in the proposal.
• Manage, communicate, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams comprising research staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and support staff to ensure the completion of research objectives and timely delivery of high quality project deliverables.
• Assist senior researchers with authoring scholarly publications in nationally as well as internationally recognized journals.
• Interact with sponsors and potential clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level