Cycling & Micromobility Research Project Manager

New York City Department of Transportation

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a City Research Scientist to drive rigorous transportation research across NYC. You will design and oversee studies, supervise staff, manage grants, and coordinate with partners to deliver actionable insights for policy and street design.

The role emphasizes planning, travel demand modeling, data analysis, and clear technical writing to inform decisions that enhance safety and mobility across all five boroughs.

Qualifications

Master's degree required for Assignment Level I; for Level II and above a PhD with 1 year supervisory/research experience or a Master's with 3 years of related experience; two-year substitution allowed.
Probationary period of one year is required.

Responsibilities

Design, oversee, and implement research studies.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure deliverables.
Manage grants, contracts, and research projects and represent the unit in working groups.
Review sensor performance, data collection, and analytical outputs.

Skills

Transportation planning

Travel demand modeling

Research & technical writing

Collaboration & project management

GIS / data analysis

Python / R

Education

Master's degree in physical/biological/environmental science or public health

Doctorate in physical/biological/environmental/social science with supervisory/research experience

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Python

Job description

The role emphasizes planning, travel demand modeling, data analysis, and clear technical writing to inform decisions that enhance safety and mobility across all five boroughs.

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