Roadside Safety Research Scientist — Hybrid, PI-Ready

Texas A&M Transportation Institute; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) in Bryan, TX seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to lead applied research in roadside safety. The role involves PI/Co-PI contributions, proposal development, and coordinating with students and staff to deliver research outcomes.

The position supports hybrid work arrangements with on-site collaboration. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in engineering, with 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and technical writing abilities required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform applied research and engineering analyses for roadside safety devices.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare reports, papers, and presentations for sponsors and stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development and seek externally-funded projects.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

Solidworks

Programming

Job description

Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) in Bryan, TX seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to lead applied research in roadside safety. The role involves PI/Co-PI contributions, proposal development, and coordinating with students and staff to deliver research outcomes.

The position supports hybrid work arrangements with on-site collaboration. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in engineering, with 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills.