Transportation Safety & Lighting Research Scientist
Virginia Tech
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Job summary
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is seeking a qualified researcher to support or lead transportation lighting and safety projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, and conducting research activities with multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety.
The position offers a path to either Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, depending on commensurate experience, with responsibilities spanning proposal development, literature reviews, data analysis, and
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Statistics with safety analysis or transportation safety specialization.
- PhD in Engineering/Statistics with safety analysis or transportation safety specialization (candidates with an advanced degree and significant experience may be considered).
Responsibilities
- Assist in proposals and research plans; conduct literature reviews.
- Coordinate project meetings and develop work plans and procedures.
- Analyze data with SAS, MATLAB, ArcGIS, and SQL; interpret results.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and interface with sponsors.
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Job description
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is seeking a qualified researcher to support or lead transportation lighting and safety projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, and conducting research activities with multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety.
The position offers a path to either Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, depending on commensurate experience, with responsibilities spanning proposal development, literature reviews, data analysis, and
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