TTI Assistant Research Scientist​/Engineer

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TTI Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Transportation Institute
** Department
* * Roadway Traffic Control and Design
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
**** Who are we?
** The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.  
** Our Mission and Vision
*** Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.
* Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.  
** Our Work Environment
*** Entrepreneurial culture
* Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
* Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
* Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
* Premier office and research facilities and equipment
* Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
* Outstanding research support services
* Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
* Flexible work hours
* Family friendly
* High staff retention rates
* Leadership development and wellness programs
* Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
* Relocation assistance (if eligible)
* Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)  
** Our Employee Benefits
** TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  
** What you need to know
*** TTI is a Texas-based agency that supports a hybrid work environment. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, including remote and in-office work, subject to agency policy, operational needs, and supervisory approval. Details can be discussed during the interview process.
* The primary work station for this position is TTI Headquarters located at 1111 Rellis Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77807. Employees are required to report in person to this location for their first
** 30
* * days of employment. After this period, a hybrid work arrangement may be approved at the agency's discretion, with TTI Headquarters remaining the primary work station.
* The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
* * A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.*
* * In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
* ** Job Summary
** This position is expected to serve as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, or contribute as a significant lead in research and proposal development. Employee will be responsible for managing current contracts as well as submission of new proposals, composing various reports and white papers, presenting deliverables and study reports, overseeing graduate students and other personnel,developing proposals, and inter-program coordination and project management.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.  
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Applied research duties, including data collection, analysis, coordination, and supervision:
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and report detailed phases of research and development projects. Evaluate and document data collection requirements and activities. Coordinate…