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Posted: 27-Jul-26

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Type: Full Time

Salary: $90,000-$173,000

Years Of Experience:

5 - 10

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Mid-level salary range: $90,000-$133,000 Senior-level salary range: $117,000-$173,000 Compensation is based on experience level, position and office location.

Preferred Education:

Doctorate

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Employer will assist with relocation costs.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) seeks a researcher to answer practical questions about how to make roads safer. The position may be based in Arlington or Ruckersville, Virginia, and is eligible for up to 50% telework.

This role is for someone who wants to develop and lead applied research that can influence what agencies, communities, and practitioners do next. A researcher in this position will lead projects, work with external partners, publish findings and help build the evidence base for reducing injuries and fatalities on our roadways.

We are interested in candidates with experience in either of the following:

• Applied transportation engineering research related to roadway design, infrastructure treatments or traffic operations
• Designing and evaluating behavioral or community-based safety interventions, including work with communities and local partners
  
  

Primary Duties

• Develop research questions and lead studies addressing roadway safety issues
• Design and conduct research within the candidate’s area of expertise
• Work with state and local agencies, community partners and other stakeholders on safety-related research and evaluation projects
• Collect, manage and analyze data from field studies and other sources
• Manage research and data collection conducted by outside contractors
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets
• Present findings to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Contribute to the broader transportation safety community through collaborations, presentations and professional activities
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in transportation engineering, civil engineering, psychology, public health or a related field; Ph.D. preferred
• Experience conducting applied research in real-world settings
• Strong research design and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently develop and carry out research projects
• Interest in translating research into practical safety improvements
• Experience working with agencies, communities or other external partners preferred
  
  

Must be authorized or able to obtain authorization to work full-time in the U.S. Position not eligible for IIHS-HLDI-sponsored work visa.

Level and title will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with substantial experience may be considered for senior-level positions.

To apply, email your resume to [email protected]

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About Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals. IIHS conducts scientific research to understand the factors that contribute to crashes and injuries and to identify effective strategies for preventing them. Through its research, ratings programs, and public outreach, IIHS provides evidence that helps inform vehicle design, roadway design, and safety policies. The Institute's work has contributed to major advances in vehicle and highway safety and supports efforts to make travel safer for all road users.

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