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University of Michigan · 11 hours ago

Scientist

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level

The University of Michigan is a prominent research institution, and they are seeking a Scientist to join their Human Factors Group at the Transportation Research Institute. The role involves conducting research and experiments, analyzing data, and mentoring students, while also contributing to academic publications and securing funding for research projects.

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Responsibilities

Conducting research
Performing experiments
Analyzing data
Coordinating activities with other faculty, research staff, and students
Writing reports and journal articles
Presenting at conferences
Writing proposals to secure additional funding
Engaging with students and mentoring UM student research programs (UROP, SURE, MDP)
Serving on UMTRI administrative committees

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldResearch on driver behaviorFirst-author publicationConference presentationMentoring students

Required

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or other field related to transportation or mobility with research focus on driver behavior and decision making
at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed professional journal regarding driver behavior
at least one professional conference presentation regarding driver behavior

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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