Lead Transportation Research Engineer/Scientist IV

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV (RESA IV) at UT Austin's Center for Transportation Research conducts transportation research on mobility technologies and program innovations for government agencies including TxDOT. The role emphasizes leadership of projects, collaboration with sponsors, and development of technical publications.

It requires a Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and policy-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in transportation engineering, public policy, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in strategic innovations, implementation, and planning projects.
• Collaborate with CTR researchers, TxDOT, and project sponsors.
• Represent CTR at forums; oversee meetings; facilitate planning, policy analysis, and publications.
• Develop grant applications and build a network of subject matter experts.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Coordinate research proposal writing and report preparation.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research papers/grants

Public affairs

Team collaboration

Technology evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in transportation engineering or public policy

Job description

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV (RESA IV) at UT Austin's Center for Transportation Research conducts transportation research on mobility technologies and program innovations for government agencies including TxDOT. The role emphasizes leadership of projects, collaboration with sponsors, and development of technical publications.

It requires a Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and policy-analysis skills.