Research Specialist - VTTI
Research Specialist - VTTI
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Job Description
Job Description
Provides assistance to research faculty in conducting transportation research. This assistance will include monitoring and assessing collected vehicle data communicating data quality issues to technicians and schedulers maintaining data tracking systems preparing summaries and reports of that information and other duties in support of research goals.
This is a fastpaced research environment. A positive attitude and reliable attendance are required. Successful candidates must be motivated to work both independently and as an effective team member applying professional behavior discretion and sound judgment towards project needs and overall work quality. Excellent critical thinking problemsolving communication organization and documentation skills are essential.
Must have an acceptable and safe driving record. Drivers license check and a criminal conviction check required. Good vision hearing and hand/finger dexterity required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in psychology human factors or related field OR equivalent combination of education & training required.
Demonstrated knowledge of lab policies and research protocols including an understanding of ethical principles in humansubjects research.
Demonstrated proficiency with research software (e.g. Microsoft Word/Excel) including a variety of advanced editing and data analysis features.
Demonstrated ability to accurately track/record detailed information in a wellorganized manner and in adherence to detailed protocols.
Demonstrated critical thinking and communications skills such as to recognize and articulate problems in complex systems.
Demonstrated technical communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
IRB human subjects research certification.
Working knowledge of video and sensorbased data acquisition systems and documented experience working with time series data.
Working knowledge of advanced vehicle technologies especially driver support systems (i.e. capabilities operations limitations).
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
NonExempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting at $20/hr; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
2530
Review Date
4/11/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Natalie Jett at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
