TTI Assistant Research Scientist A&M System Member : Texas A&M Transportation Institute Department : Transit Mobility Job Category : Other or Not Specified Job Type : Faculty Location : El Paso Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate Job Requisition Number : R-009129 Security Sensitive? : Yes Job Title TTI Assistant Research Scientist Agency Texas A&M Transportation Institute Department Transit Mobility Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) seeks applicants for this position in TTIs Transit Mobility Program (http://tti.tamu.edu/group/transit-mobility/). TTIs goals are to save lives, time, and resources. The Transit Mobility Program focuses on applied research to improve the safety, customer service, sustainability, and performance of transit services for all modes in urban and rural areas. Researchers benefit from seeing our work implemented to improve the mobility of individuals and enhance the livability in communities where they live and work. We are constantly working to solve problems using new and innovative approaches and technologies, and our researchers look for challenges and ways to push the envelope. They are curious, have a love for public transit, and enjoy making a positive impact. Join our team and help us continue to advance public transit and shared mobility that is safe, efficient, effective, accessible, and equitable. Position Summary: * Lead and participate in applied research projects. Manage projects independently and supervise the work of others. * Provide technical and analytical support for transit mobility projects and related work. * Prepare professional and technical reports and presentations documenting research, data analysis, and results. * Conduct research for transit mobility, transportation planning, transit and transportation technology, and related fields. * Develop new project work from current and new sponsors. * Coordinate with colleagues within the program, division, across the agency, and across The Texas A&M University System to propose, develop, and execute strategic initiatives for a variety of research topics. * Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance. The job location for this position is flexible; working in College Station is not required. Required Qualifications: * Masters in urban and regional planning, public administration, business administration, political science, public affairs, finance, management, economics, statistics, engineering, geography, or other transportation-related field. * 3 years of relevant work experience in transit operations, planning, finance, management, and/or transportation research. * Experience in analysis and various analytical methods. * Experience leading project teams and meeting project deliverable requirements and deadlines. * Experience writing technical reports or articles. Preferred Qualifications: * Doctorate in Planning, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Business, Political Science, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field. * Experience working with a public or private transportation provider, metropolitan planning organization, council of governments, or similar public agency at the national, state, or local level or with a consulting firm or research entity specializing in one or more of these fields. * Experience performing or supporting research or technical projects. * Experience writing proposals or grants. * Experience publishing or presenting work. * Experience conducting original research. * Experience conducting research or leading projects related to transit innovations, for example shared mobility, transit and transportation technologies, alternative fuels for transit vehicles, automation in transit, innovative fare payment, or others. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. * Knowledge of data analysis and research techniques. * Active in professional or academic organizations. * Knowledge of transit funding programs at the federal, state, and local levels. * Knowledge of current research, issues, and innovations in public transit. * Knowledge of transit planning, funding, operations, performance analysis, or regulations for bus, paratransit, or rail modes. * Ability to synthesize complex information and literature. * Ability to work cooperatively with others (peers) on team assignments. * Ability to present and successfully explain highly technical material for a general audience. * Ability to work as a facilitator in peer groups. * Ability to assign and supervise project work tasks to meet deadlines. * Ability to manage complex projects. * Ability to interact effectively with staff and leadership at transportation agencies Certification & Licensures Requirements: * Valid Driver's License. Essential Duties: * 35%: Serve as principal investigator to lead research, including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, report preparation, correspondence, presentations, and meeting with sponsors. * 25%: Manage research projects that deal with complex issues regarding funding, operating, managing, and evaluating transit programs. Facilitate planning and problem solving. Meet with sponsors and organizations. * 15%: Identify possible sponsors, prepare proposals, and develop diverse research opportunities. * 10%: Make formal presentations and facilitate discussions among diverse audiences. * 15%: Supervise the work of others (transportation researchers, graduate research assistants) All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.