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Research Scientist, Human Factors
East Liberty, OH
Job Description
Purpose
The Transportation Research Center Inc. is seeking to hire a Research Scientist to lead and support research and testing efforts investigating the safety of road vehicles and advanced technologies including active safety and driving automation systems with a focus on driver interactions, perceptions, and behaviors. Research topics may include, but are not limited to, driver interaction with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems, driver distraction, and driver impairment. Responsibilities will include research design, problem identification, the development of test procedures and guidelines, experimental conduct, data processing and analysis, statistical analysis, and report writing/publication.
Job requirements include a Ph.D. in human factors engineering, psychology, or another related field; experience designing experiments, conducting human factors experiments, and performing processing and analysis of experimental data; developing test procedures and guidelines; experience developing questionnaires and/or surveys; and experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis with statistical package (SAS, R, SPSS, etc.). Candidates must be able to work in a team environment, effectively communicate with team members to properly complete research projects, and to work with members of the public.
Essential Functions*
- Plan and conduct research relating to a wide variety of motor vehicle safety issues; Research may involve controlled laboratory-based investigations, naturalistic on-road studies involving instrumented vehicles, track-based testing, and driving simulator studies
- Perform analyses relating to motor vehicle safety using human factors, mechanical, electrical, computer, biomechanical, or other engineering principles
- Design, execute, and oversee experiments and data collections and perform analysis of data
- Provide specialized knowledge in the development and use of quantitative and qualitative techniques
- Develop original solutions for complex problems or issues in vehicle safety research
- Write research papers and technical reports
*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
- Keeps current with relevant scientific and technical developments
- Provide detailed research proposals and cost estimates
- Establish and maintain task schedules and budgets
- Report research and test results in advanced and complex technical formats
- Make independent, competent, and critical thinking decisions
- Work in a team to reach technical project goals
- Critically evaluate and correct deficiencies in technical proposals, plans, and reports
- Manage and monitor progress of multiple projects
- Participate in multi-project research programs
- Make technical decisions with little supervision
- Attend professional society and technical committee meetings
- Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts
Qualifications
- PhD in engineering, psychology, or appropriate comparable discipline
- Proficiency with nonlinear regression and mixed/random effects models
- Psychometrics
- Business and technical knowledge to identify potential problems and opportunities that may impact projects
- Previous experience with transportation research
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in technical writing
- Proficiency in technical presentations
- Computer skills for scientific and technical applications
- Standard office, climate controlled environment
- Standard laboratory environment
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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