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Division of Data & Analytics

Computer Vision & Machine Learning Researcher

VTTI seeks a qualified engineer/ scientist with a strong background and proven research record in big data analysis, computer vision, and machine learning with an interest in transportation research.


Division of Freight, Transit, and Heavy Vehicle Safety

Sharing the Road Regional Team Member

Help put the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s research to practice, by delivering in class presentations and hands-on demonstrations to teach the importance of sharing the road with heavy vehicles.


Division of Technology Development & Deployment

(Senior) Robotics Engineer

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.


Division of Technology Implementation

Senior Research Associate

VTTI seeks qualified, ambitious senior researchers with a PhD in Engineering/Psychology with Lighting or Visibility specialization and Human Factors experience (candidates with a lesser degree and significant experience in lieu of PhD may be considered). The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for solving complex problems through applications of advanced research and development techniques, and conduct research and publish results in an ethical manner.


Division of Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety

Human Factors Transportation Researcher

The Division of Vehicle, Driver, and System Safety, a research-focused group within VTTI, seeks qualified and ambitious engineering, human factors or traffic safety professionals with a strong background in psychology, safety, and/or vehicle technology.

Why VTTI?

VTTI consists of more than 300 employees dedicated to saving lives, time, and money and protecting the environment. In all endeavors, the VTTI community is charged with finding solutions to the greatest transportation challenges facing our world.

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Whitney Baynes

Whitney Baynes

Project Manager

Division of Data & Analytics
Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley

Technical Writer/Editor

Administration
Neal Feierabend

Neal Feierabend

Senior Research Associate

Division of Technology Development & Deployment
Bill Freeman

Bill Freeman

Senior Research Associate

Division of Technology Development & Deployment
Mario Jones

Mario Jones

Research Associate

Division of Technology Development & Deployment
Andrew Krum

Andrew Krum

Group Leader, Human Factors & Advanced System Testing

Division of Freight, Transit, & Heavy Vehicle Safety
Mac McCall

Mac McCall

Senior Research Associate

Division of Data & Analytics
Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer

Senior Research Associate

Division of Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety
Sharmin Quesenberry

Sharmin Quesenberry

Senior Fiscal Technician

Administration
Joshua Radlbeck

Joshua Radlbeck

Lab & Research Specialist

Division of Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety
David Taylor

David Taylor

Electronics Technician

Division of Technology Development & Deployment
Reg Viray

Reg Viray

Technology Implementation Program Manager

Division of Technology Implementation

Matt Camden

Matt Camden

Group Leader, Research-to-Practice & Outreach

Division of Freight, Transit, & Heavy Vehicle Safety
Samer Katicha

Samer Katicha

Research Scientist

Center for Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure
Angie Parvin

Angie Parvin

Post Award & Fiscal Associate

Administration
Loren Stowe

Loren Stowe

Senior Research Associate

Division of Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety
Brian Wotring

Brian Wotring

Research Associate

Division of Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety

Kyoungho Ahn

Kyoungho Ahn

Research Scientist

Center for Sustainable Mobility
Zeb Bowden

Zeb Bowden

Director

Division of Technology Development & Deployment
Carl Cospel

Carl Cospel

Hardware Engineering Lab Director

Division of Technology Development & Deployment
Zac Doerzaph

Zac Doerzaph

Executive Director

Administration
Ihab El-Shawarby

Ihab El-Shawarby

Research Scientist

Center for Sustainable Mobility
Chad Graham

Chad Graham

IT Specialist

Division of Technology Development & Deployment

Christine Absher

Christine Absher

Chief Finance Officer

Administration
Jared Bryson

Jared Bryson

Director

Facilities & Operations

Lisa Eichelberger

Lisa Eichelberger

Human Resources Manager

Administration