Employment
Research Associate
Position Title: Research Associate
Working Title: Project Coordinator, National Center for Safe Routes to School
Position Category: Research Professionals
Position Number: 1003317
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
FT/PT: FT
Hours per week: 40
Permanent/Time Limited: Permanent - at will
Department Name: Highway Safety Research Center
Department Number: 5350
Application Deadline: 01/19/2010
Proposed Start Date: 02/01/2010
Location: Chapel Hill
Position Summary:
The mission of the UNC Highway Safety Research Center (UNC HSRC) is to improve the safety, security, access and efficiency of all surface transportation modes through a balanced, interdisciplinary program of research, evaluation and information dissemination. The National Center for Safe Routes to School (NCSRTS) is housed within UNC HSRC. The mission of the NCSRTS is to support the National Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in the promotion of safe walking and bicycling to school. The National SRTS Program, managed by the Federal Highway Administration, distributes $612M over 5 years to the States for communities to create safe setting where more parents and children can walk and bicycle to school. Each state and the District of Columbia has a SRTS Coordinator in place to administer that state's program. The National Center has the role of ensuring that these programs thrive based on knowledge, research, quality communication and promotion. A significant part of this work is to provide technical assistance to the states and communities through our web sites (saferoutesinfo.org and walktoschool.org), resources materials and communication through email, e-newsletters, toll free phone line, conferences and other projects. This position would work as part of a team to conduct program evaluation and other projects, develop resources and provide technical assistance.
Education Requirements:
A master's degree in planning, public health or related field is required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates with specific experience in safe routes to school, the Federal Safe Routes to School program, Walk to School Day and pedestrian and bicycle issues will be prioritized.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must submit a brief cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with the on-line submission. Applicants should also be prepared to submit two examples of their professional writing upon request. A direct link to this advertisement can be found at: http://jobs.unc.edu/1002211
Contact:
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, please contact Blake Allen, Human Resources Manager, allen@hsrc.unc.edu.
To apply, please visit the UNC Human Resources Web site.
Available Positions
If you have any questions about employment at HSRC, contact:
Ms. Blake Allen
Human Resources Manager
UNC-CH HSRC
730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. CB #3430
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430
919-962-7410
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
