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.