Assistant Professional Researcher - Land Use Research

Assistant Professional Researcher – Land Use Research

The UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS‑Davis) seeks to hire a researcher to study land use policies in California, the adoption of such policies, and their implications for transportation, as well as the implications of transportation policy for land use. The researcher will develop an effective research program encompassing these topics, taking into consideration the relationships between state, regional, and local policies.

Salary range: $93,400 – $104,500 (annual).

Open date:
April 6, 2026
Most recent review date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

• Develop research protocols and write grant proposals.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects.
• Analyze data and synthesize literature.
• Publish in academic journals and present at academic and professional conferences.
• Participate in professional societies or other educational and research organizations.
• Serve on editorial boards and review manuscripts and grants.
• Disseminate research results to policymakers using policy briefs, webinars, and one‑on‑one engagement.

• Ph.D. in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, political science, or another transportation‑related field.
• Postdoctoral and mentorship experience with a record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Designing and conducting research, including surveys and interviews, and experience developing research protocols and obtaining IRB approval.
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including statistics.
• Experience managing confidential personal data securely and knowledge of IRB requirements related to personally identifiable information.
• Competence in at least one of the following statistical software packages: SPSS, STATA, R, or JMP.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding and coordinate research programs with state and federal agencies.
• Strong interpersonal collaboration and networking skills.

• Curriculum Vitae (most recent).
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (required for all applicants – must be signed, completed, and uploaded).
• Statement of Teaching (Optional).
• List of Publications (complete list of publications authored or co‑authored by the candidate).

• 3–8 contact references (contact information only).

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Davis, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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