Senior Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Associate to join our team at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). As a leading research institute, VTTI conducts cutting-edge research to advance transportation safety and efficiency.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented researcher with a PhD in Engineering or Psychology with a specialization in Lighting or Visibility, and experience in Human Factors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research and development, with a proven track record of leading projects and working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed tasks as part of major transportation-related Illumination, Visibility, and Human Factors engineering projects.
  • Perform complex engineering tasks, including conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional technology, and difficult coordination requirements.
  • Lead and contribute to research conceptualization, proposal development, and resource acquisition.
  • Prepare and/or oversee literature reviews, interpret findings, prepare reports, and present/publish research.
  • Interface directly with sponsors to understand requirements and deliver technical presentations.
  • Maintain existing sponsor relationships, develop new relationships with potential sponsors, and solicit research funding.

Requirements

  • PhD in Engineering or Psychology with a specialization in Lighting or Visibility.
  • Strong communications and organizational skills.
  • Strong experience in lighting and visibility-related research.
  • Strong experience in the analysis of intersections and interchanges.
  • Strong statistical methods, including experience in the analysis of large-scale data sets from multiple sources using a variety of tools.
  • Human Factors experience.
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Previous project management experience, including coordinating technicians, researchers, undergraduate, and graduate-level students.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

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