Research Engineer (Junior Transportation Planner), UIC - Chicago

 Hiring Department: Urban Transportation Center

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026528

Posting Close Date: January 15, 2025

The salary range from $90,000 to $100,000

Description:

The Urban Transportation Center in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) (http://cuppa.uic.edu/academics/pa) is currently seeking a Visiting Junior Transportation Planner.

This position conducts research activities including the development of research ideas and proposals, and bring statistical modeling abilities to supporting policy research, at UTC and in leading research projects currently ongoing at UTC as well as pursuing new funding opportunities for building a sustainable research portfolio. In addition to research activities, this position also mentors students involved in research activities at UTC. Furthermore, this position writes reports and manages data as required by the principal investigator and will have the ability to lead projects and serve as a principal investigator or co-PI.  This position is funded from grant money and the expectation is that the chosen candidate will have the ability to add to the Center’s funding portfolio by creating their own research track while working collaboratively with the Center’s staff and faculty.  Relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption.

For fullest consideration, please apply by January 15, 2025 through the UIC application system, Cornerstone: LINK. A completed on-line application, cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae are required to be considered.  The salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000.

Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for this position are a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline as well as five years post-PhD experience. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline as well as relevant work experience in areas such as public transportation (micro-transit/micro-mobility), equity, and/or advances in transportation engineering such as autonomous (connected vehicles), and clean energy adoption. 

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Urban Transportation Center - Chicago, IL

Visiting Research Transportation Planner/Analyst-Urban Transportation Center
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Under direction of the Executive Director of the Urban Transportation Center (UTC) in the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA), 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.

Duties:

• Serve as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator of research grants by identifying, initiating, developing and carrying out research projects. Seek and secure research grants to fund his/her work.
• Perform advanced statistical and financial analysis, financial modeling, and use of specialized software including Geographic Information Systems and visualization applications.
• Analyze research outcomes data and results using SPSS and other statistical software to prepare analytic and technical reports, including communication strategies, strategic and general planning and dispute resolution.
• Prepare reports and presentations and author/co-author articles for publication. Interact with project sponsors and present the results of research to stakeholders to shape them into public policy.
• Provide advice and support to staff and others regarding research design and data analysis techniques and methods.
• Supervise and instruct students. Work with project personnel to complete research tasks.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in urban planning with a transportation specialization, geography, engineering, economics or related field. One year related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation finance or transportation planning or GIS or transportation demand modeling, or transportation software.
• Strong computer skills and strong analytical skills required. Arc GIS suite of products, SPSS or equivalent statistical package and Adobe products suite.
• Other relevant coursework/experience in the areas of planning and financial mechanisms to facilitate transportation infrastructure funding, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), transportation demand modeling, introductory programming, web programming and data mining as required.
• Experience in project-based transportation research, field data collection and project final report writing is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills are a must. 

Please complete an online job application and submit a cover letter, resume/CV and the name/address/phone number of three references at https://jobs.uic.edu/ , click on the job board and then the position (Job ID 60065). All application materials must be received by February 15, 2016. The anticipated start date will be March 16, 2016

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.