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Job Title

TTI Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Freight Analysis Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

+ TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

+ The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for conducting research related to a wide range of transportation topics operating out of the Freight Analysis Program. This includes providing technical and analytical support for truck parking, supply chains, congestion, rail safety, railroad development, metropolitan planning, transportation planning, working on projects for other Divisions and Programs. The incumbent is expected to serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI and lead research and proposal development and contribute to business development strategies. Responsible for utilizing, adapting and modifying scientific methods, techniques and procedures in the independent conception, design and implementation of research projects within a major, multifaceted research program. Maintains and expands technical competence. The incumbent demonstrates an understanding of principles of quality and unbiased research, completes projects on-time and with completed deliverables, and conducts research following safety practices and guidelines. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Applied research and management (60%)

Extensively involved in project management, supervision, data collection, data analysis, and work coordination. Must demonstrate ability to manage or contribute to multiple projects through managing time, budgets, and progress of work to meet sponsor expectations. Serve as the primary contact with sponsors for complex projects that involve multi-disciplinary teams representing different divisions and programs. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and report detailed phases of research and development projects. Evaluate and document data collection requirements and activities. Coordinate data gathering activities and gather data needed for project tasks. Assemble, organize, document, and archive datasets. Develop data models and metadata. Synthesize data and extract meaningful statistics and trends. Develop and/or run applications to conduct the research. Analyze and document business processes. Analyze and develop potential new techniques, policies, procedures, and recommendations. Manage, communicate, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams comprising research staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and support staff. Ensure the completion of research objectives and timely delivery of high-quality project deliverables. Leads multi-disciplinary teams to perform research, technology transfer, and implementation projects. Build teams within program, division and across TTI. Manages time, budgets, financial records, and progress of research to meet sponsor expectations.

+ Report preparation and presentations (20%)

Presents papers, leads symposia and chairs committees; participates on advisory/policy boards, journals and societies; serves as peer reviewer of major technical programs; networks nationally and internationally. Compile, document and present results in formats required for inclusion in reports, technical memoranda, and presentations. Prepare technical documentation, including data collection, analysis and summaries. Prepare project reports and other deliverables as required. Prepare and give presentations to existing and potential sponsors, academic settings, or conference setting. Prepare, schedule, conduct, and document research meetings.

+ Business development (10%)

Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors, including non-traditional ones. Proactively brainstorm, develop and present innovative project ideas and concepts and research needs statements to potential sponsors. Identify opportunities to take the program’s skillset to ventures outside the realm of transportation where new business opportunities may exist for TTI. Build potential teaming relationships with other partners. Plays a lead role in the development and implementation of new and/or expanded technical capabilities that will impact future research projects; reputation leads to ability to attract major funding. Identifies and pursues independent research funding opportunities. Independently maintains or contributes to extramurally-funded research. Directs major proposal preparation and presentation.

+ Staff management and supervision (5%)

Manage, develop, and mentor staff, including professional and career development needs, provide continual and annual performance evaluation feedback, approve time and effort, and approve leave requests. Supervise senior and junior staff general work performance including day-to-day direct assignments for junior staff.

+ Other non-essential duties as deemed necessary. (5%)

Required Education and Experience

+ Masters degree in related field.

+ Eight (8) years related work experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.