Research Associate, Research Assistant Associate

About This Role

This research position involves independently performing and assisting with engineering and technical research, focusing on data collection and analysis, machine learning programming, computational modeling, and report writing. The role requires significant fieldwork and data collection, making it suitable for a candidate who is flexible with travel and working hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork travels and data collection (51%)
• Conduct data processing, analysis, synthesis, and quality checks (15%)
• Develop machine learning programming and algorithmic code (10%)
• Perform computational modeling and numerical simulations (5%)
• Conduct literature review and data search (5%)
• Perform data documentation and report/proposal writing (5%)
• Conduct laboratory work and material testing, as needed (2.5%)
• Routinely assist Senior Researchers, as needed (2.5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned (2.5%)
• Assist with the supervision of student workers, as needed (1.5%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Two years of related experience
• Ability and flexibility to routinely travel for fieldwork
• Ability and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours, on weekends, and/or at night, as needed
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Proficiency in automation tools (such as Python) and Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Valid USA Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (i.e., up to 50 lbs) as needed
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field (preferably Civil Engineering)
• Two years of related experience including fieldwork and data analysis
• Proficiency in Python coding, Machine Learning programming, and data analysis experience

Important Details

• Schedule: Ability and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours, on weekends, and/or at night, as needed
• Travel: Over 50% of total work effort required for routine fieldwork and data collection
• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance

About the Company

TTI is a Texas-based agency. Texas A&M Transportation Institute is an agency of the Texas A&M University System.