Job Description

There are jobs. Then there are careers that foster you to be a force for good in the world. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a world-leading safety research center working with vehicle manufacturers, tech companies, suppliers, and government agencies to bring about the safe development and deployment of vehicle technology on our roadways. The world of transportation is under transformation, so every day we are approaching problems differently to make a impact in the world.

VTTI is seeking qualified, ambitious researchers interested in answering complex questions surrounding mobility. The ideal candidate for this position should be an experienced U.S. crash data analyst capable of working independently and with multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety through cutting-edge research. Having personnel that can wear many hats and contribute across the broad spectrum of research projects is critical.

The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as an U.S. crash data technical expert for the institute. This role will include analysis and interpretation of crash data to support traffic safety-related research. With well-established technical expertise, the researcher will serve as a technical mentor to junior team members.

The principal data resources are from external sources including FARS, NASS-GES, NASS-CDS, CRSS, and CISS; in-depth understanding of those resources is necessary to formulate appropriate research hypotheses, conduct suitable analyses accurately and efficiently, and properly interpret the results.

In collaboration with sponsors, the crash data analyst will develop research questions, examine the feasibility of approaches, propose strategies to develop efficient code, and suggest potential validation strategies, as applicable. The researcher will additionally lead the preparation of a variety of research outputs suitable for all levels of management and sponsors. This output may include monthly or quarterly progress reports, flowcharts, work plans, presentations, as well as interim and final reports.

Required Qualifications

* Graduate work in related field, such as engineering, computer science, business information technology, mathematics, or statistics. In lieu of an advanced degree significant work experience and capabilities in high performance computing or transportation research will be considered.
* Experience with relational database programming in SQL
* Substantial experience with scientific computing packages such as Python, R, SAS, and MATLAB.
* Experience in preparing and delivering comprehensive presentations and reports suitable for all levels of management.
* Supervisory and project management experience
* Creative, independent, and highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.
* Comprehensive knowledge of traffic crash data collection practices, analysis methods, and appropriate interpretation of results
* Minimum five years conducting analysis of traffic crash data using SAS, for FARS, NASS-GES, NASS-CDS, CRSS, and CISS
* Ability to manage a broad project portfolio in an unstructured environment
* Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
* Creative, independent, and highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong team focus and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Graduate work in Statistics or Computer Engineering

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting rate of $75,000; commensurate with experience

Review Date

2/2/2024

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 hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.