Research Associate, Connected Accessibility for Individuals and Regions

UVA Engineering; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to enhance transportation accessibility through innovative research. This role involves collaborating on the Connected Accessibility for Individuals and Regions project, focusing on integrating decision-making and planning to improve outcomes for rural residents. You will manage projects, analyze travel behavior, and engage with stakeholders to develop scenarios for accessibility optimizations. This opportunity not only promises meaningful contributions to vital research but also potential teaching roles in transportation courses, making it ideal for passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Urban Planning or related field required.
• Strong background in accessibility and transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project and collaborate on research design.
• Conduct travel behavior analysis and stakeholder interviews.

Skills

Accessibility-Centered Transportation Planning

Travel Behavior Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Ph.D. in Urban Planning

Ph.D. in Transportation

Job description

Research Associate, Connected Accessibility for Individuals and Regions

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The Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (DUEP) at the University of Virginia School of Architecture seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to collaborate with Prof. Andrew Mondschein on the Connected Accessibility for Individuals and Regions (CAIR) project.

Overview: CAIR examines approaches to enhance transportation accessibility within connected mobility and regional infrastructure systems. The project focuses on integrating individual-level decision-making and community-level planning within connected mobility systems to improve economic, social, and wellbeing outcomes for residents, particularly in rural regions.

Responsibilities:

• Overall project management, collaborating with PI on research design and implementation
• Travel behavior analysis to understand accessibility and activity patterns with an emphasis on polycentric regions
• Stakeholder interviews to assess needs and opportunities
• Develop implementation scenarios for accessibility optimizations

Additionally, the position offers potential opportunities for teaching in the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, with a focus on transportation courses.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Urban Planning, Transportation, or a related field.
• Strong background in accessibility-centered transportation planning and the effects of emerging technologies on transportation and cities.
• Experience in conducting travel behavior research and collaborating with engineers and computer scientists.
• Proven track record of publishing peer-reviewed articles on related topics.

Anticipated start date: June 1, 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. For more information on benefits available to post docs at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/resources/incoming-postdocs/benefits.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0071339. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their “Jobs Hub”. Applicants must complete an online application with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Contact information for three references

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

Contact Information: Andrew Mondschein, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, [e-mail]

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at [e-mail].

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

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