Assistant Transportation Researcher

Job Title

Assistant Transportation Researcher

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Energy and Right of Way

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

In a support role, the Assistant Transportation Researcher, under general supervision, conducts transportation planning and policy research using literature review, surveys, interviews, statistical analyses, and independent investigations. Assists with proposal preparation, data collection and compilation, data analysis, and report preparation. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

• Supports PIs with their research studies, including data collection and statisticalbased Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses, literature reviews, and other related activities. (40%)

• Assists PI or researcher with assembling, organizing, synthesizing documents, and archiving data sets, data models, and metadata. (15%)

• Assists PI or researcher with preparing written reports, technical memoranda, survey and interview findings, and other correspondence. (15%)

• Assists PI or researcher with developing and delivering presentations. (10%)

• Assists PI or researcher with preparing proposals. (10%)

• Interacts with sponsors and potential clients. (5%)

• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Services and Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of transportation project development process, planning, and public policy.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Ability develop, execute, and analyze online surveys.

• Ability to conduct interviews with research participants and synthesize interviewee information.

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.