research technician North Carolina
UNC School of Medicine
Full Time
North Carolina
43000 - 40000 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Highway Safety Research-633600
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
06/09/2023
Application Deadline
06/19/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN06
Working Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20051998
Vacancy ID
P017624
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.
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
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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 Research Technician 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 overrepresented in traffic crash and fatalities, much of the research focuses on vulnerable road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility device users, such as e-scooter riders).
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. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of directly relevant experience. Must be able to follow instructions through a standard work process and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and 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.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to regularly travel with field equipment to sites across the DC metro area as well as North Carolina.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
About UNC School of Medicine
CEO: William Roper
Revenue: $1 to $5 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.med.unc.edu
