Overview

The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (RU-VTC) at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is currently looking for a graduate student to work as a Research Assistant. The research assistant will assist with aspects the NJTOD | The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter, (https://www.njtod.org/) and NJDOT Technology Transfer, (njdottechtransfer.net) with a particular focus on content development, website maintenance, and communications tools. The position will start during summer 2026 (up to 37.5 hours per week). Additional hours (up to 15 hours per week) may be worked during the following fall and spring semesters.

Activities may include, but are not limited to working with the RU-VTC project team to:

  • Develop and distribute online materials, including: (1) Identifying and summarizing current news and research on transit-oriented development (TOD), transit-friendly planning practices, and transportation research and innovation, (2) Drafting reviews of recent studies, reports, etc., and (3) Researching and drafting original content
  • Contribute to the management of websites using WordPress and other online tools such as calendars, Qualtrics, and YouTube
  • Assist with the distribution of emails using MailChimp and posts to social media outlets, including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Support video content development, including script and storyboard review and location filming

Required skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Canva, and other visual communications tools

Preferred skills:

  • Interest and/or knowledge of transit-oriented development, transit-friendly planning, and land use practices including those related to equity, placemaking, community development, alternative travel modes, financing, parking, and urban design. Knowledge of such subjects as they relate to the state of New Jersey is a plus.
  • Interest and/or knowledge of transportation technologies
  • Professional writing experience, such as a background in journalism or social media content management

How to Apply

If interested, please send resume/cv and writing sample to Matt Bond at mlb441@ejb.rutgers.edu. Please include any relevant information about your interest/experience in the body of the email.

About NJTOD | The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter
Published since 2005, NJTOD keeps municipal officials, planners, and advocates up-to-date on the potential for development and redevelopment around transit facilities. This partnership between NJ TRANSIT and VTC at Rutgers University aims to highlight what is happening in the state and around the country: best practices, model programs, legislation, and local problem-solving experiences.

About NJDOT Technology Transfer
NJDOT’s Technology Transfer (T2) program seeks to increase awareness of transportation-related issues within New Jersey, promote an ongoing exchange of ideas, translate the latest state-of-the-art trends and technology practices, showcase innovation, and disseminate research results in a form that can be readily applied to current transportation problems.

To apply for this job email your details to mlb441@ejb.rutgers.edu

About Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center

The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) is a national leader in the research and development of innovative transportation policy. Located within the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, VTC has the full array of resources from a major research university on transportation issues of regional and national significance