Transportation Research Associate
Anyone interested should contact Michelle Salzman, Recruitment Specialist for the National Safety Council, at Michelle.Salzman@nsc.org
BASIC FUNCTION:
The National Safety Council is committed to reducing injuries and deaths that occur on roads using proven methods, grounded in research. This position is responsible for executing the Council’s transportation safety research programs. Under general direction from the Sr. Director – Research & Statistics, this position will provide technical support for the Council’s transportation safety research programs; recommend annual and long-term research agendas; establish research protocols’ conduct analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using statistical methods and software; contribute to preparation and submission of proposals for external funding; conduct specific research projects and activities; contribute to preparation of final reports, articles for publication and presentations; develop material for statistical publications; assist in coordinating research activities with other Council staff, business units, members, and volunteers; and assist with other activities within Research & Statistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Formulates research project plans and conducts transportation safety research projects.
• Conducts literature reviews, analyzes data, and interprets research findings.
• Conducts program evaluations of NSC and other education, training and advocacy initiatives in transportation-related areas, including defensive driving, teen driving, and distracted driving.
• Develops logic models, evaluation instruments and other metrics that measure the impact of transportation initiatives on injuries prevented and lives saved.
• Contributes to concept papers, technical proposals, and grant proposals intended for internal and external audiences.
• Prepares final reports; writes articles for publication; prepares and delivers presentations of research projects and findings.
• Provides analysis and interpretation of data for a variety of end users, including professional and lay audiences.
• Provides assistance with high-level meetings, research symposia, and conferences.
• Assists in development of material for Injury Facts and other statistical publications, as needed.
• Assists in outreach activities of Research and Statistics by coordinating transportation research projects with other NSC staff, departments, members, and volunteers.
• Serves as a liaison with project donors, grant funding agencies, and other external entities.
• Responsible for safety as outlined in the Safety Manual. Follows safety policies and practices specific to job/position and level.
• Performs other duties supporting the Council’s strategic initiatives as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master’s degree or PhD in public safety or transportation safety, industrial/experimental psychology, or related field. Coursework in graduate-level statistics, psychometrics, experimental design, and research methodology.
Skill: Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills; technical writing ability; analytical ability; proficiency in SPSS; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); ability to initiate and maintain effective internal and external communication among a diverse group of staff, clients and collaborators; demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Minimum Work Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in traffic safety-related field involving research project coordination and program administration. Hands-on experience with statistical software packages. Experience in compiling and integrating research literature. Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills. Experience in developing and evaluating traffic safety education, laws, policies, and programs.
EOE/AA
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