Overview
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (VTC) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Research Specialist/Data Analyst. Key duties for this position include: 1) Provides data analysis, visualization, and other research support as needed on multiple externally-funded projects utilizing statistical and geospatial analysis tools and skills; and 2) Compiles and summarizes research results, and develops technical reports and publications as required for projects including assisting with journal article submissions and the preparation of conference or professional presentations.
Qualified candidates should have strong data management, statistical/analytical, and geospatial analysis skills, with the ability to independently design and develop tools or models to achieve the research objectives, interpret analysis results, and present findings to the project teams, project sponsors and external audiences depending on the project. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree, preferably in planning, data informatics, geospatial science or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience with data management and analytical/statistical software such as Excel, R, SAS, Tableau and other similar software is strongly preferred.
About Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University (VTC) is a leader in transportation planning and policy research and education with a team of dedicated practitioners and researchers who solve problems, share knowledge, and inform decisions. We engage with our research customers, policy makers, and civic leaders to conduct leading-edge planning and policy research, deliver high-quality training and education programs, and provide insightful technical assistance on a range of planning and policy topics. Our mission includes a strong commitment to equity, empathy, empowerment, and social justice.
VTC’s unique portfolio blends the freedom of thought and dedication of a mission-driven non-profit with the pace and diversity of work typically found at leading private sector firms. The rich and energetic academic setting provides frequent opportunities to engage with faculty and students. Our location in New Brunswick, New Jersey is easily accessible to both the New York City, NY and Philadelphia, PA and has direct rail connections to Boston, MA and Washington, DC.
VTC is a unit of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, one of the nation’s premiere professional schools focused on the theory and practice of planning and public policy scholarship and analysis in the United States. Rutgers University is among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities.
