PhD

No experience required.

None

Lifting or pushing items up to 50lbs

Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Travel and some weekends.

The Kentucky Transportation Center is currently in search of a Research Engineer IV. The ideal candidate for this position should have experience or interest in the areas of Highway Design, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Operations, Project Development, Project Management, Highway Safety and/or Policy Finance and Economics. The position will potentially provide the opportunity to conduct critical research in several of the identified areas. This employment opportunity will provide the opportunity for the selected candidate(s) to work in a vibrant and fast-paced professional environment at the Kentucky Transportation Center.

Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky preferred

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