Scientist, Research Scientist

Faculty research focused position in the Human Factors Group of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Daily activities include conducting research, performing experiments, analyzing data, and coordinating activities with other faculty, research staff , and students. Ongoing activities include writing reports and journal articles, presenting at conferences, writing proposals to secure additional funding, engaging with students and mentoring UM student research programs (UROP, SURE, MDP), and serving on UMTRI administrative committees.

Hybrid work-from-home and in office permitted.

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or other field related to transportation or mobility with research focus on driver behavior and decision making + at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed professional journal and at least one professional conference presentation, both regarding driver behavior.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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