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Battelle Memorial Institute Senior Transportation Human Factors Researcher in Washington, District Of Columbia
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Transportation Human Factors Researcher to join Battelle’s Transportation Human Factors Practice. This position is located in Crystal City, VA but will consider remote locations. This selected candidate will provide support to leadership in Transportation Human Factors research, development, and testing (RDT&E); and design and develop tools, experiments, systems and environments to solve complex human factors problems in the surface transportation domain (primarily automotive; rail secondary). Specific domain and industry areas include but are not limited to transportation and highway safety, driver behavior/attention and safety, human machine interface (HMI), cognitive understanding, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and emerging technologies in transportation.
Responsibilities
Strategy
Actively engaged in technical research to maintain and develop Battelle’s transportation business line offerings and reputation.
Identify and structure opportunities where unmet client needs can be satisfied by internal R&D investments, thereby allowing Battelle to bring new capabilities or offerings to clients. advantage.
Team Management/Leadership
- Provide directions to and coordinate the efforts of human factors analysts, social scientists, engineers, and support staff.
Business Development and CRM
Build relationships with internal and external clients for business development and project execution. Develop and maintain an extensive network of relationships with current and potential customers in the transportation industry, including government clients, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, universities, and technology firms.
Lead and participates directly in business development and proposal efforts including small (<1M), medium (1M+), and large efforts (10M+).
Maintain a strong pulse on client satisfaction and administer customer satisfaction surveys periodically.
Identify and attend high-value promotional events, conventions, conferences, and industry technical committees (e.g., TRB, SAE) with a focus on growing the Battelle CAV RDT&E brand.
Program and Project Delivery/Management
Lead complex human factors research and studies related to the design, development, and evaluation of tools, systems and environments for increased safety, efficiency, and operating performance. Lead and/or conduct research and development activities for experiments and projects.
Interpret complex data and results using advanced statistical and modeling tools/concepts, draft technical reports, develop, and deliver presentations (both formal and informal).
Provide Technical Leadership on projects in the areas of human factors, driver behavior, driver performance, vehicle automation/connectivity, and intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Manage projects, execute technical tasks, take responsibility for overall project schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, serving as the primary interface to the client.
Triage and troubleshoot projects and processes when expected results are not obtained.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in related field with 5 years of related experience or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience in conducting and managing experiments and tests with human subjects and recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a principal investigator in the conduct of driver performance/behavior measurement studies using on-the-road vehicles, driving simulators, and other field or laboratory equipment.
Strong understanding and experience in the areas of transportation and highway safety, driver safety and human factors, HMI, connected and automated vehicles (CAV), driver behavior/distraction concepts, application and analysis of transportation and traffic data (e.g., SHRP-2 data), design and conduct of field tests, road data collection and experiments for transportation human factors studies including naturalistic driving studies.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects related to human factors, social science, human behavior/psychology, and engineering projects in the surface transportation domain.
Experience managing small teams of human factors engineers and scientists, assigning, and managing workload across team members, and providing mentoring, coaching, and feedback.
Strong project management skills including task and workload allocation and management, stakeholder engagement, schedule and budget management, client and subcontractor management, and risk management.
Advanced statistical analysis capabilities with the ability to apply complex statistical concepts to solve real world problems.
Must be a self-starter, be able to take on multiple complex assignments, independently manage and prioritize work time to balance customer and business needs, and ability to work with both government and commercial clients.
Demonstrated understanding of surface transportation policy, planning, operations, and/or management activities, as they relate to Human Factors.
Experience working with NHTSA, FHWA, FMCSA, TRB, State DOTs, and/or other similar clients and working/partnering with automotive OEMs, suppliers, and technology providers.
Experience doing business development, including capture planning and proposal writing, and demonstrated experience leading winning proposal efforts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to a wide range audience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience or PhD in Human Factors, Psychology or a related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience.
Advanced statistical skills and use of R, Python, or similar statistical and scientific languages
Understanding of human-in-the-loop and model-in-the-loop simulation analysis; Data visualization; Behavioral research data collection techniques.
Publication or Presentation experience in professional journals or conferences relating to research conducted in the transportation community.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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