Research Fellow - UMTC - Plotnikov

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Work type:Senior/Research Fellow (Amherst Only)
Location:UMass Amherst
Department: UMass Trans Ctr
Union: Non-Unit Exempt
Categories:College of Engineering

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Research Fellow will prepare proposals and conduct research on the technical and institutional challenges associated with the implementation of actions intended to increase seatbelt use on motorcoaches, evaluation of highway curb alternatives, and the deployment of innovative aviation technologies.

Essential Functions

Manage research projects related to motorcoach safety, highway curbing alternatives, and innovative aviation technologies.

Conduct literature reviews on highway curbing alternatives and innovative aviation technologies.

Instruct and supervise students assisting with the conduct of seatbelt counts on motorcoaches.

Perform data analyses related to motorcoach seatbelt use.

Conduct cost analyses of highway curbing alternatives.

Prepare a synthesis of the current state of ATC remote tower operations and human factor-related challenges associated with such implementations.

Prepare proposals related to motorcoach safety and innovative aviation technologies.

Other Functions

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

M.S. in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering

Expertise in motorcoach safety, innovative aviation technologies, and highway curbing.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 20 hours/week

Salary Information

Your annual salary at 50% FTE (20 hours per week) will be $39,250, Appointment date: 3/1/24-2/29/25

Special Instructions to Applicants

Hidden posting for Dr. Michael Plotnikov

 UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised:Feb 20 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Mar 20 2024 Eastern Daylight Time