Job Description
VTTI seeks an ambitious Senior Research Associate, or Research Associate, to join an established and talented team that is making an impact in autonomous vehicle research. As a member of the team, you’ll enable research into all levels of vehicle systems and deploy autonomous vehicles for research purposes. This engineer will develop software for autonomous vehicle control and perception, advanced data acquisition, human/machine interaction, and much more. The work performed will involve developing innovative and creative solutions to complex challenges with a goal of advancing the field of data collection and transportation safety.
The individual filling this role will independently perform most assignments with instructions on global objectives and general results expected. They will receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and work will be reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
At the Research Associate Rank:
At the Senior Research Associate Rank:
Required Qualifications
General:
Preferred Qualifications
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Research Associate rank starting at $70,000; commensurate with experience. Sr. Research Associate starting at $95,000; commensurate with experience.
Review Date
2/22/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Natalie Jett at Njett@vtti.vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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