Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Behavioral Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for field data collection and outdoor traffic surveys.  This is an entry level position that initially involves full-time data collection, with opportunities to grow in other areas in a research program focused on driver behavior.  Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the coordination and implementation of data collection in support of research projects including extensive travel, requiring an ability to observe and record vehicle occupant behavior. 70%

• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.   10%

• Uses computers to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research results. 5%

• Evaluates and summarizes results. 5%

• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects. 3%

• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other technical or field staff involved in research. 3%

• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records. 3%

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 1%

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, liberal arts, education or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (HS diploma + 4 YOE)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to observe moving traffic and collect data on driver and occupant behavior

• Extensive travel throughout Texas required

• Must be available some weekends for travel/data collection

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in field data collection

• Background in a traffic safety or social science related field.

• Bachelor's degree in social science

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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