University of Illinois Chicago · 1 week ago
Visiting Research Engineers (Junior Transportation Planners)-Urban Transportation Center
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, and they are seeking two visiting Junior Transportation Planners. This role involves conducting research activities, developing proposals, and leading projects focused on transportation policy using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for deliverables (reports and presentations)
Identify cogent areas of transportation policy for research development. Develop research projects from identified policy areas. Aid in the development of proposals for funding projects and secure grant funding consistently
Perform research including the design and analysis of data as well as be responsible for data analysis and strengthen the statistical/quantitative modeling portfolio and/or expertise with qualitative research techniques to help with advancing research projects at UTC
Mentor and supervise postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate research assistants
Create written publications, reports and research products
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of UTC
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline required
Minimum 5 years post PhD experience
Preferred
Ph.D in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline
Relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a group
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
10001+ employees
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