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Graduate Opportunity - Road Safety Risk Researcher


Reference: 03/12

Added: 30/01/2012

Location: Crowthorne

Salary: Dependant on Experience

Closing Date: 06/02/2012

 

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Graduate Researcher to join our Road Safety team here at TRL, to undertake research and consultancy. 

 

You will be involved in a variety of projects, carrying out innovative research in road safety and transport research. Our work includes on-road trials, the evaluation of road safety engineering and traffic management operations, reviewing literature and understanding road user behaviour. Our team thrive on a variety of challenges, so a flexible can-do attitude is a must.

 

Communicating and presenting findings and conclusions in an effective way both written and verbally is essential in this role.

 

Key Requirements

To be suited for this role, you will need to demonstrate that you have the following:

 

  • An ability to analyse data and draw out main findings
  • Good problem solving ability
  • Self-motivation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
  • Ability to learn and develop proactively
  • Ability to work well within a team

 

Experience & Qualifications

  • A Masters degree or a PhD in a numerate science or engineering subject is required.

 

How to Apply?

To apply send your CV and a covering letter including expected salary level quoting reference number 03/12 to vacancies@trl.co.uk



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