University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry ยท 1 week ago
Visiting Research Engineers (Junior Transportation Planners)-Urban Transportation Center
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university seeking two visiting Junior Transportation Planners for the Urban Transportation Center. The role involves conducting research activities focused on public policy, statistical modeling, and qualitative techniques, while also assisting in securing funding for research projects.
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
Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based, with a foundation in preventive and public health sciences.
201-500 employees
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