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About the Role

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV (RESA IV) role is to conduct transportation-related research within the Center for Transportation Research (CTR) on emerging mobility technologies and program innovations for use by government agencies, including local and regional Texas transportation agencies and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Responsibilities

Leads and assists in several strategic innovations, implementation, and planning projects as well as workforce development program management.
Works closely with other CTR researchers, TxDOT and other project sponsors, as well as Texas transportation agencies.
Represents CTR at key forums, oversees project meetings, facilitates meetings, strategic planning, policy analysis, writing publications, and forming technical and policy recommendations for Texas transportation leadership.
Develops grant applications, builds a network of subject matter experts, and updates an emerging technology portfolio.
Supervises undergraduate and graduate research assistants in conducting research activities.
Coordinates research proposal writing and report preparation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in transportation engineering, public policy, or related field AND Four (4) years of experience relevant experience.
Prior experience working with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or other transportation agencies.
Technology evaluation and strategic planning, preference for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Policy analysis skills.
Knowledge in, and experience with, public affairs.
Experience working with teams of engineers, planners, and community organizations.
Experience writing professional research papers and grant applications.
Comfort in presenting transportation research information to a large audience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Skills

Connected and autonomous vehicles
Policy analysis
Public affairs
Professional research papers
Grant applications
Transportation research

Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate IV
Four (4) years of experience

Education Level

Master’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$80,000+

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

About the Company

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.
With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.
Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.