Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Investment Analysis Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

• TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

• This position would preferably work from the TTI headquarters in Bryan, TX but other TTI locations would be considered and can be discussed during the interview process.

• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

The Research Assistant is responsible for providing support for research involving technical writing and documentation as well as data gathering. Assists with various phases in research projects conducted within the Investment Analysis program. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Report preparation: Compile, document, and present results in formats required for inclusion in reports, technical memoranda, and presentations. Prepare technical documentation, including literature reviews, policy briefs, analysis, and summaries. (35%)

Report preparation: Assist with report preparation and other deliverables as required. Assist with materials for presentation of research results and other deliverables at technical meetings or other venues and to sponsors. (30%)

Assists with written tasks for proposals to funding agencies. (10%)

Summarizes results from data analysis and research tasks. (10%)

Conduct data gathering activities for research tasks. Assemble, organize, document, and archive datasets. (5%)

Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other staff involved in research. (5%)

Performs other related duties as assigned. (5%)

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or another relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

No work experience is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

One to three years of experience with technical writing or writing for an academic and/or policy audience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of proposal preparation process.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform common office functions.

• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.