Applied Research Coordinator

WYDOT’s Innovation, Research, and Asset Performance (IRAP) Program is seeking a driven professional to serve as our Applied Research Coordinator. In this role, you’ll oversee the entire lifecycle of WYDOT's research initiatives from idea to implementation. This unique opportunity will allow you to use your talent and passion to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world transportation improvements. This position serves as chairperson of WYDOT’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC), working closely with university researchers and WYDOT project champions to deliver high value transportation research outcomes.

Key responsibilities of this position include evaluating incoming project proposals, administering contracts, ensuring timely project delivery, and monitoring WYDOT’s annual research budget. Most importantly, though, this role has the opportunity to translate theoretical research into tangible, real-world value by ensuring research results are implemented. Collaborate with IRAP staff and WYDOT program managers to define, execute, and measure specific implementation strategies for all conducted research.

Join us, and help execute a vision that transforms innovative research into a smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation system for Wyoming.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus;
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• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Organizes and leads biannual meetings of the WYDOT Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and serve as chairperson
• Reviews incoming research proposals and problem statements, integrate feedback from Program Managers, and conducts comprehensive literature searches to verify research originality
• Works with researchers to establish project milestones and schedules and monitors progress
• Provides quality control review of draft research project reports to ensure technical accuracy, proper formatting, and actionable recommendations
• Monitors and tracks the implementation of research project results and develops simple metrics to measure savings to the Department from implemented research culminating in the publication of an annual research implementation report
• Focuses on implementing critical research to maximize the benefit to WYDOT
• Collaborates with IRAP and Agency Services staff to provide implementation support to ensure research results are put into practice
• Monitors the research program annual budget, tracks active project costs, forecasts future expenditures, and evaluates fee proposals and changes orders for approval
• Represents the Program/Department at regional and national transportation research groups, including TRB, NCHRP, and AASHTO and network with other state DOTs to foster cross-state collaboration
• Encourages internal innovation at WYDOT by supporting in-house research studies, product evaluations, and…