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University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)

For nearly 60 years UMTRI has been a global leader in safe, equitable and efficient transportation research innovation. Together with our partners across academia and our sponsors in government and industry we remain at the forefront of research innovation and have helped shape the evolution of a global transportation and mobility system.  

UMTRI experts focus on large scale data collection, driver behavior, human factors, engineering systems, injury and biomechanics, and are committed to data-driven changes in legislation that will ensure all individuals experience safe, equitable and efficient transportation and mobility options. 

UMTRI’s faculty and staff include full-time researchers, technical and administrative personnel, teaching faculty affiliated with university academic departments, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. UMTRI research scientists collaborate with many academic, government and industry partners to accomplish interdisciplinary research, generating new knowledge and providing students with experiential learning opportunities.

Jan 08, 2025  
Research Scientist
Job Summary We are inviting applicants to apply for a full-time research faculty position at the rank of Assistant Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, or Full Research Scientist.  This non-tenure-track position offers the opportunity to focus on research in the Behavioral Sciences Group (BSG).  We are seeking individuals who are interested in a long-term commitment to UMTRI and who will contribute to the excellence and diversity of our research efforts. Individuals being considered for senior level faculty positions must be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to scientific excellence.  The successful candidate would be required to live in or relocate to Southeastern Michigan. UMTRI is offering a substantial commitment for the first three years in the position. This includes 50% flexible salary support for three years and guaranteed 50% project-funded support in the first year.  Project-funded support after the first year...
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) Ann Arbor, MI, USA Full time