Associate Research Scientist

Associate Research Scientist

Location: Bryan United States

Job Description:

Job Title

TTI Associate Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Roadside Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

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

• This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in the TTI Bryan office at RELLIS campus. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

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

Job Summary

This position is expected to serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI and lead research and proposal development. Responsible for utilizing, adapting, and modifying scientific methods, techniques and procedures in the independent conception, design and implementation of research projects within the Roadside Safety and Physical Security Division of TTI. Maintain and expand technical competence to related fields of engineering and science through self-learning, formal training, and through networking and interacting with internal and external research community. Develop and foster relationships with external research organizations and sponsors to market and expand the scope of the Division. Apply principles of quality and unbiased research. Complete projects on-time and with completed deliverables. Conduct research following applicable technical standards, safety practices, and relevant guidelines. Participate in technology transfer and implementation. Responsible for project management, submission of new proposals, composing various reports and papers, presenting deliverables and study reports, overseeing graduate students and other personnel, and coordinating project teams. Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties

• Perform applied research duties, including advanced finite element modeling and simulation, engineering design and analysis, crash testing, and project coordination and supervision. Conduct the necessary literature review and background information search to support techniques and methodologies used, as well as documenting past research for reporting purposes. (50%)
• Seek and obtain externally-funded research projects and develop research proposals as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI. (10%)
• Execute oversight and leadership of self-initiated research projects. Manage and direct research projects and multi-disciplinary teams comprising research staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and support staff to ensure the completion of research objectives and timely delivery of high-quality project deliverables. (10%)
• Prepare high-quality research reports to document project results and recommendations. Communicate, update, and present project progress and results to the research sponsors. (10 %)
• Provides oversight and direction to student employees and junior staff. (8%)
• Present research findings and promote TTI research capabilities to potential sponsors and user agencies at external meetings, conferences, and forums. Author or co-author scholarly publications based on original research. (5%)
• Interact with sponsors and potential clients. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (2%)

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field of engineering.
• 5 years of related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, Solidworks, computer programming, structural analysis
• Engineering license
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced finite element modeling and simulation for dynamic impact analysis problems
• Understanding of and experience with crash testing standards and testing procedures
• Understanding of and experience with use of simulation and crash testing for design and development of new structural products

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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.