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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