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Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Freight and Logistics Researcher
Posting Number 24TM0103
Department Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure
Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Freight and Logistics Researcher for the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) within the School of Engineering. This position is reporting to the Director of the center and working independently with clearly defined
objectives of the projects involved.
Among the key duties of the position are the following

  • Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on research topics related to inventory, assessment, visualization and analytics for highway infrastructure assets, specifically within spatially-enabled environments.
  • Evaluates projects related to the freight and logistics industry, Goods Movement Strategies, or Freight Corridors.
  • Serves as the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on specific tasks for research projects pertaining to transportation planning, asset management, design, maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation, smart structures, smart cities, sensor technologies, and advanced materials.
  • Provides technical input on existing contract and upcoming proposal and represents Rutgers at national and international conferences, workshops, or technical meetings.
  • Acts as liaison between academia, industry and government partners.
Position Status Part Time
Hours Per Week 19.5
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Nonexempt
Position Salary $70/hour
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in Civil Engineering.
  • Also requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred experience on the execution of policy, governance, and asset hierarchy to support long term, freight and logistics industry, Goods Movement Strategies or Freight Corridors projects.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
  • Desired expert-level knowledge of Freight Industry Systems, goods movement strategies software platforms and tools for transportation infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in the design of business process workflows, technical architectures, and freight integration best practices.
Equipment Utilized
  • Computer, and specific equipment needed in the freight and logistics industry.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 03/20/2024
Posting Close Date 04/20/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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