Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG193602EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Research Scholar
Anticipated Hiring Range $85,000 - $95,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Hybrid Work Schedule
Job Location Raleigh, North Carolina
Department Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE)
About the Department Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is an institutional research center administered by North Carolina State University. Located within the University's visionary Centennial Campus, ITRE conducts surface, water, and air transportation research, while providing professional training and educational opportunities. The Institute serves all 16 statewide campuses in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system and partners with transportation professionals around the globe.
The University of North Carolina, Office of the President, designated ITRE in a Memorandum of Understanding to work in partnership with the Technical University of Lisbon in the area of Transportation and Environment. ITRE became a member of the North Carolina Transportation Consortium in 2002, and was the lead institute for the Southeastern Transportation Center (a USDOT University Transportation Center) from 1989-1995.
The Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is a university-based institute committed to leadership in the study of surface and air transportation issues through fostering analytical thinking, integrating technology in education and research, serving as a catalyst for problem solving, and cultivating professionals and students dedicated to excellence in transportation.
Essential Job Duties As a Research Scholar, this role is responsible for proposing and contributing to state and nationally funded projects, including University Transportation Center proposals. The scholar will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) on awarded projects, managing budgets, project teams, and timelines independently. The position involves developing, designing, and conducting complex research activities, collaborating with ITRE research groups and other campus departments on interdisciplinary research efforts. Responsibilities also include producing timely and accurate project deliverables, presenting and publishing findings, contributing to ITRE's strategic goals, and fostering relationships with faculty at NC State and other universities.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead research analysis tasks across various projects, including empirical data analysis from field studies and computer-generated data through analytical and simulation-based software.
- Perform sensor data analysis for freeways and arterial streets, data reduction using spreadsheets and statistical tools, and model development to describe data attributes.
- Apply traffic analysis methods, including macroscopic and microsimulation tools.
- Lead the preparation of state and national-level proposals and manage project administrative tasks such as coordinating materials for progress reports and attending progress meetings.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students directly.
Other Responsibilities The position involves periodic travel, including attendance at national conferences and participation in data collection trips, both individually and as part of a team. These trips may include tasks such as equipment installation and data collection within street rights-of-way, as well as conducting surveys and focus groups for qualitative analysis.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Systems, or closely related field and at least 5 years of professional work experience.
Other Required Qualifications - Project management experience.
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Good organizational skills and minimal supervision skills
- Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team.
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to multi-task with attention to detail
- Comfortable with public speaking and able to communicate effectively, as individual will be required to give presentations to steering committees on research.
Preferred Qualifications - Transportation research acumen
- Familiarity with traffic simulation tools (VISSIM, Transmodeler, SimTraffic, SIDRA, etc.) and traffic analysis tools (Synchro, Transmodeler, etc.)
- Experience with field data collection, including equipment installation
- Background in pedestrian operation and/or traffic safety analysis
Required License(s) or Certification(s) - Active PE license or the ability to obtain a PE license within one year
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 08/20/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Required documents: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Contact information for three professional references
Position Details
Position Number 00103532
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 062001 - Institute For Trans Research &
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