• Scientist

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Scientist

    Responsibilities*

    Faculty research focused position in the Human Factors Group of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Daily activities include conducting research, performing experiments, analyzing data, and coordinating activities with other faculty, research staff, and students. Ongoing activities include writing reports and journal articles, presenting at conferences, writing proposals to secure additional funding, engaging with students and mentoring UM student research programs (UROP, SURE, MDP), and serving on UMTRI administrative committees. Hybrid work-from-home and in office permitted.

    Required Qualifications*

    Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or other field related to transportation or mobility with research focus on driver behavior and decision making + at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed professional journal and at least one professional conference presentation, both regarding driver behavior.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    272815

     

    Working Title

     

    Scientist

     

    Job Title

    ASST RES SCIENTIST

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Engineering

     

    Department

     

    UMTRI-Human Factors

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    1/13/2026 - 1/20/2026

     

    Career Interest

     

    Primary