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do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . This is a term position; length of the term will be
discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS Research Assistant Professor, Assistant Center Director Rail Center for Research Enhancing Short-line Transportation (Rail CREST) Penn State Altoona The Rail Center for Research Enhancing Short-line Transportation (Rail CREST) at Penn
State Altoona invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor or open rank position to serve as Assistant Center Director. Rail CREST is a federally funded research center supported by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) through the CRISI program. The center focuses on developing affordable technologies, workforce development programs, and safety innovations for the U.S. short-line railroad industry.
The Assistant Center Director will play a key leadership role in supporting the strategic growth and daily operation of Rail CREST, working closely with the Center Director, partner universities, industry partners, and federal stakeholders. The successful candidate will help coordinate research activities across multiple institutions while contributing technically to projects focused on rail infrastructure
monitoring, sensing technologies, data analytics, and intelligent transportation systems. Responsibilities Support the strategic planning and daily operation of the Rail CREST Center. Coordinate research activities across multiple partner universities and industry collaborators. Facilitate engagement with the Industrial Advisory Board, railroads, and federal stakeholders. Assist with the development of new research
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