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Research Transportation Planner/Analyst

Research Transportation Planner/Analyst
Urban Transportation Center - Chicago, IL
Position
Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Urban Transportation Center (UTC) and other UTC research staff, the Research Transportation Planner/Analyst will assist with and initiate transportation research projects at the Urban Transportation Center to identify transportation problems, conduct research and analysis and develop transit strategy by using specialized transportation software, statistical and financial analysis, transportation demand modeling, Geographic Information Systems, preparing reports and publications, responding to RFPs, and securing funding for new research projects. He/she works closely with faculty, academic department administrators, and other professional staff in UTC and throughout the University.

Application Procedure
For fullest consideration all application materials must be received by March 1, 2012. To apply, got to https://jobs.uic.edu/ find Job ID #16385 and submit a cover letter, resume/CV, name/address/phone number of three references, and a writing sample (not more than 3 pages).

The effective start date will be May 1, 2012. Applications may be considered until the position is filled.The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged.