Research Assistant

Overview

The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is currently seeking a Research Assistant. The research assistant will assist with all aspects of staffing the help desk for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJ EDA) New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program. This position will focus on research, technical assistance, customer service, and outreach.

About the New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program: NJEDA has partnered with VTC to run the NJ ZIP Help Desk for their pilot voucher program for Medium—and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles. The program aims to boost the use of zero-emission medium—and heavy-duty vehicles in New Jersey as a means of cutting harmful transportation emissions and creating economic opportunity within the state in a relatively new electric vehicle market.

Research Assistant responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

· Train for and monitor the help desk while coordinating with senior help desk staff to provide answers and guidance for program applicants as needed

· Produce data analysis and visualizations of both qualitative and quantitative and help desk data

· Produce mid-year updates and other relevant documents to report help desk performance

· Conduct research on Workforce development – looking at best practices for training the workforce in emerging green industries- and other topic areas as the program develops

· Prep for targeted outreach for Phase 3 of the NJ ZIP with potential to assist in the development of program outreach and engagement strategies

Required Qualifications and Skills:

· Excellent written, research, and interpersonal skills

· Data analysis, familiarity with Excel and other basic statistical programs

· Knowledge of transportation, public policy, and planning topics

· Ability to administer multiple assignments independently and under tight deadlines

· Graphical capabilities preferred, such as InDesign and Adobe Illustrator

Preferred Qualifications:

· Knowledge or interest in the electric vehicle market, fleet electrification, and economic development programs

Hours, compensation, and other details: This position works up to 40 hours per week, regular working hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, and is hybrid. It may require occasional availability outside of regular work hours for outreach engagements. Based on university policy, undergraduate applicants can expect up to $15.25/ hour, and graduate students can expect up to $21/hour; compensation will be based on previous experience. The expected start date is June 1st, 2024; and we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis till the position is filled.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should email Miriam Salerno at Miriam.salerno@ejb.rutgers.edu with their resume. In lieu of a formal cover letter, please include any relevant information about your interest /experience in the body of the email.