GRA: Smart Mobility & Human-Centered Design (Remote, 20h)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TRB benefits are available

Flexible hours

Remote work permitted

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Graduate Research Assistant for the Waco Smart Mobility Initiative to translate complex transportation concepts into accessible materials for planners and community members.

Work includes qualitative research, stakeholder interviews, and development of educational resources. Flexible, remote-possible with in-person meetings, ending 12/31/2026, with TRB benefits and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Current UT Austin graduate student. Background in Information Studies, Human-Centered Design, UX Research, Public Policy, Community and Regional Planning, Architecture, Design, Social Sciences, Communications, or related field.
• Strong writing, communication, and synthesis skills.
• Experience conducting or supporting qualitative research, interviews, stakeholder engagement, or user research.

Responsibilities

• Quality of Life Research & Stakeholder Discovery: Conduct research on transportation-related quality-of-life indicators; identify community priorities and opportunities; prepare research summaries and insights reports.
• Smart Mobility & Emerging Technology Research: Review literature on smart transportation; translate complex concepts into accessible language; contribute to a Smart Transportation Technology Primer.
• Scenario & Engagement Tool Design: Develop transportation scenarios and engagement materials; create tools to help stakeholders understand future concepts.
• Research Writing & Knowledge Products: Prepare presentations, briefs, and educational materials; assist with reports and planning documents.
• Qualitative Analysis & Synthesis: Analyze interview notes and stakeholder feedback; identify themes and recommendations.

Skills

Qualitative research

Stakeholder engagement

UX research

Public policy

Communication

Synthesis

Interviews

Education

Current UT Austin graduate student (Information Studies, HCD, UX Research, Public Policy, or related)

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Graduate Research Assistant for the Waco Smart Mobility Initiative to translate complex transportation concepts into accessible materials for planners and community members.

Work includes qualitative research, stakeholder interviews, and development of educational resources. Flexible, remote-possible with in-person meetings, ending 12/31/2026, with TRB benefits and potential extension.