Job ID: 246830

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Memphis

  • Oct. 10, 2024
 
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • Department of Civil Engineering
  • University of Memphis
    Memphis, TN
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
  •  
 
  • Graduate Student
  • Transportation Engineering
    Civil Engineering
 
 

The Center for Transportation Innovation, Education, and Research (C-Tier) at the University of Memphis is seeking highly motivated graduate students to join our research team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the field of transportation systems, traffic operations, safety analysis, and intelligent transportation technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on topics related to traffic safety, transportation systems engineering, driver behavior modeling, and intelligent transportation systems.
  • Collect and analyze data using advanced statistical and machine learning tools.
  • Develop and validate models for traffic safety and operational performance.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, research papers, and presentations for conferences.
  • Assist in grant proposal writing and project management.
  • Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and industry partners to solve real-world transportation problems.

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled or accepted into a graduate program at the University of Memphis in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Strong academic background in transportation engineering, traffic operations, or related areas.
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, or MATLAB) and data analysis tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).
  • Experience with statistical analysis and modeling is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research facility focused on transportation innovation.
  • Mentorship from experienced faculty and researchers.
  • Financial support through a graduate assistantship, including a stipend and tuition waiver.
  • Exposure to industry-leading projects and potential for networking with academic and industry experts.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and provisional transcripts to Dr Sabya Mishra at smishra3@memphis.edu. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Dr Sabya Mishra
    Department of Civil Engineering
    The University of Memphis
    Memphis, TN
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  • smishra3@memphis.edu


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