Job Title
Scientist
Job ID
272815
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Modes of Work
Onsite
Job Title
ASST RES SCIENTIST
Appointing Department
UMTRI-Human Factors
Posting Begin Date
01/13/2026
Posting End Date
01/20/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

Responsibilities*

 

Faculty research focused position in the Human Factors Group of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Daily activities include conducting research, performing experiments, analyzing data, and coordinating activities with other faculty, research staff, and students. Ongoing activities include writing reports and journal articles, presenting at conferences, writing proposals to secure additional funding, engaging with students and mentoring UM student research programs (UROP, SURE, MDP), and serving on UMTRI administrative committees. Hybrid work-from-home and in office permitted.

Required Qualifications*

 

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or other field related to transportation or mobility with research focus on driver behavior and decision making + at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed professional journal and at least one professional conference presentation, both regarding driver behavior.

Modes of Work

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.