Assistant Transportation Researcher

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.