• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (Austin, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Transportation Institute

     

    Department

     

    Environmental Modeling

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Austin, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    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 a minimum of two days in TTI Dallas, Austin or Bryan offices. 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 Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Air Quality and Environment Division is seeking candidates with experience in environmental or transportation field interested in working on research related to transportation and the environment. The successful applicant will conduct research in the areas of transportation (on-road, non-road, airport, rail, etc.) activity, emissions, and energy modeling, and other environmental areas. The successful applicant will perform research on externally funded projects and actively seek and obtain externally funded research projects by participating in research proposal development. The successful applicant is expected to work within collaborative teams on projects led by other Principal Investigators (PI) and gradually progress into a PI role on externally funded research projects. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Prepare technical documents, including formal project reports and scientific papers. (40%)

    + Conduct laboratory and field data collection, with possible travel. (35%)

    + Design and execute applied research projects throughout the research cycle, including proposal writing, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. (15%).

    + Help develop division-wide work processes. (9%)

    + Other duties as assigned. (1%)

    Required Education & Experience

    + Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering

    + No prior experience required

    Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Proficiency in data collection, interpretation, and statistical analysis.

    + Proficiency in data analytics, visualization.

    + Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: R or Python.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    + Ability to work independently, but collaboratively on multiple projects.

    + Ability to work strategically with oversight from a Program Manager or senior staff.

    Required Licenses, Registrations, and Professional Certifications

    + Ability to work strategically with oversight from a Program Manager or senior staff.

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    + Proficiency in field data collection and analysis.

    + Proficiency in at least one of the following BI tools: Tableau or PowerBI.

    + Proficiency in at least one of the GIS tools: ArcGIS or QGIS.

    + Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: R or Python.

    Other Requirements or Other Factors

    + Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: R or Python.

     

    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.