Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Department: Highway Safety Research-633600

Career Area: Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date: 11/28/2022

Application Deadline: 12/09/2022

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Research Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent: GN06

Working Title: Research Technician

Position Number: 20051998

Vacancy ID: P016500

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment: 3 years

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. This is a remote position working from Washington D.C. There is not an office location in Washington D.C. that this position will work from.

Work Location: District of Columbia, US

Position Location: District of Columbia, US

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $43,000

Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Highway Safety Research Center (HSRC), founded by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1965, works to reduce deaths and injuries on North Carolina’s roads and the entire nation. The Center advances these goals across all surface transportation modes through a balanced, interdisciplinary program of research, evaluation, information dissemination, and training. HSRC works with communities and transportation professionals locally, nationally, and worldwide. We are a leader in the field of transportation research, embrace a safe systems approach, and are focused on safety for all.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center has an exciting opportunity for a junior research associate to work remotely for us in the Washington, DC metro area. This researcher will work not only with our home office in Chapel Hill, but also with our project partners at Virginia Tech, especially those on the Arlington, Virginia campus. A main focus of the work will be on studying trail traffic (primarily bicycling and walking) on the regional trails of the DC metro area in collaboration with the National Parks Service and local city, county, and state transportation and parks departments. But this research position will also include working on other national and regional projects. Such projects may range from safety analysis using video data, to text analysis to understand perspectives on safety. Because they are over-represented in traffic crash and fatalities, much of the research focuses on vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility device users, such as e-scooter riders.

THIS IS A TIME LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF THREE (3) YEARS.

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION WORKING FROM WASHINGTON D.C. 

THERE IS NOT AN OFFICE LOCATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. THAT THIS POSITION WILL FROM.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Candidates for this position must be organized, self-motivated, show a desire to learn, and be able to work with hardware as well as software. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Must be able to follow instructions through a standard work process and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

It is highly preferred that the candidate has a minimum of a high school diploma and one year of directly relevant experience. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science or social science field such as Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Biology, or Geography is preferred. Experience as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, or other trade is a plus. Ability and willingness to travel by bicycle or micromobility is preferred, given the nature of the field work on trails and off-road facilities. Strong interest in transportation safety is also a plus.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements: Ability to regularly travel with field equipment to sites across the DC metro area as well as North Carolina.

Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/245319

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Research Technician position?

• Yes
• No