The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago
Junior Engineering Research Associate
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. This Junior Engineering Research Associate position will assist in conducting transportation safety research through data analysis and applications of statistical methods, including compiling data, conducting analyses, and preparing reports and presentations.
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Responsibilities
Assist in conducting transportation safety research through data analysis and applications of statistical methods
Compile and prepare data for analysis
Conduct preliminary analyses (e.g., preparing descriptive statistics) and regression modeling
Assist in conducting field reviews and performing literature reviews
Contribute to technical reporting and preparing presentations
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution
A Master's Degree in an appropriate discipline, including (but not limited to) city and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, public health, statistics, or another analytical field
The candidate must have the ability to work within a research environment and adhere to UNC communication and privacy policies
Experience working with databases and statistical programs such R or SAS is required
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong capacity for independence, motivation, communication, technical writing, and analysis
Preferred
A Master's Degree in an appropriate discipline, including (but not limited to) city and regional planning, civil engineering, geography, public health, statistics, or another analytical field is preferred
Course work with emphasis in transportation engineering is highly desirable
Experience with modeling software such as VISSIM or Synchro is desirable
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth
Skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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