• Research Associate II - Mobility and Public…

    Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26177

    For questions regarding this position, please contact:

    David Kack

     

    Program Manager

     

    406-994-7526

     

    [email protected]

     

    Classification Title Research Professional

     

    Working Title Research Associate II - Mobility and Public Transportation

    Brief Position Overview

    As a Research Associate in WTI’s Mobility & Public Transportation program area, you will assist with various projects, including safe routes to school planning and projects, pop-up traffic calming projects, and other projects/work related to pedestrian, cycling and public transportation (transit) efforts. Projects and efforts will focus on the safety of all road users, with an emphasis on vulnerable road users.

     

    Position Number 4C0773

     

    Department Western Transportation Institute

     

    Division College of Engineering

     

    Appointment Type Research Professional

     

    Contract Term Fiscal Year

     

    Semester

     

    If other, specify From date

     

    If other, specify End date

    FLSA

    Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

     

    FTE 0.5 - 0.75

     

    Benefits Eligible Eligible

     

    Salary $52,500 - $56,250 annually for 0.75 FTE

     

    Contract Type LOA

     

    If other, please specify

     

    Recruitment Type Open

    Position Details

    General Statement

     

    WTI is a research department at Montana State University where we partner with faculty, other universities, transportation agencies and private sector partners.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Specific duties include but are not limited to:

    + Assure compliance of program area activities with MSU and WTI policies and procedures.

    + Assure quality control of proposals and realism of proposal schedules and budgets.

    + Review deliverable products including reports.

    + Develop proposals and secure base funding for new research initiatives and opportunities.

    + Serve as a representative of WTI within the mobility and public transportation community.

    + Pursue and coordinate opportunities for additional research grants and contracts to expand the scope and reach of WTI .

    + Facilitate coordinated outreach and technology transfer to the university and mobility and public transportation community.

    + Support WTI research tasks and projects related to mobility and public transportation.

    + Participate in strategic planning or other internal initiatives to benefit WTI & MSU .

    Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Master’s degree in engineering, health, business, or a field related to transportation.

    + At least three years of experience working in the transportation industry.

    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    + Experience in safe routes to school programs and projects, including creating and evaluating non-infrastructure programs/projects.

    + Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating pop-up traffic calming projects.

    + Knowledge of USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program and the Safe Systems Approach.

    + Five years or more of experience working in the transportation industry. Knowledge of MSU’s and WTI’s policies and procedures.

     

    The Successful Candidate Will

     

    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

     

    Some travel may be required.

     

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Physical Demands

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    This position has supervisory duties? No

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Number of Vacancies 1

     

    Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

     

    Position End Date (if temporary)

     

    Open Date

     

    Close Date

    Applications will be:

    Screening of applications will begin on November 11, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

     

    Special Instructions

     

    This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

    EEO Statement

    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

     

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