Geospatial Transportation Data Analyst & Visualization

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies seeks a Research Data Analyst for the Accessibility Observatory (AO). The role focuses on data analysis, geospatial tooling, and communicating results to sponsors and the public.

You will support data management, software tools, and program administration within a national transport access project. The position emphasizes collaboration with researchers, staff, and graduate assistants, with opportunities to contribute to business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of experience or 6 years total experience.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: deliver analysis and evaluation projects using spatial data and GIS tools.
• Tools for Spatial Data Communication: create and test digital tools and tutorials for data sharing.
• Communication & Outreach: present findings to diverse audiences and support funding activities.
• Administration & Project Management: assist with planning, tracking, and staffing needs.
• Other duties: contribute to CTS and AO programs as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Geospatial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

SQL

Python

R

AWS

Azure

Job description

University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies seeks a Research Data Analyst for the Accessibility Observatory (AO). The role focuses on data analysis, geospatial tooling, and communicating results to sponsors and the public.

You will support data management, software tools, and program administration within a national transport access project. The position emphasizes collaboration with researchers, staff, and graduate assistants, with opportunities to contribute to business