Research Assistant

Overview

Multiple positions for summer internships lasting 3-12 months

This position, up to 40 hours per week, will support research activities within the Research Group at ITRE primarily in the areas of roadway monitoring and roadway modeling, among others. This position will assist with research tasks related to monitoring roadways for safety and operations, as well as modeling roadway networks and processing and analyzing data. Additional tasks may be assigned to this position in other relevant areas, based on the candidate’s background and expertise.

The candidate should also be proficient in reporting writing, analysis, and communicating with the research team and the project sponsor.

• Support research activities related to monitoring roadways for safety and operations.
• Assist with modeling roadway networks and processing and analyzing data.
• Perform reporting writing and communicate with the research team and project sponsor.

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a program with coursework in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in reporting writing, analysis, and communicating with the research team and project sponsor.
• Ability to work independently and conduct research and literature review tasks.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Institute for Transportation Research and Education

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Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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• How did you learn of this opportunity?
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  • Other Online Job Board
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  • Job / Career Fair
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  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Professional Organization
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  (Open Ended Question)

• This is a temporary position with no benefits, is this something you are able to accept?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you graduated from high school; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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