Surface Transportation Technical Group

Submissions Welcome for the 2015 Human Factors Prize Papers on this year's topic may be uploaded between June 1 and July 1. Please see below for more details. About the 2015 Prize Topic:    The topic for the 2015  Human Factors  Prize is  HF/E Research in Sustainability/Resilience.  We seek articles that describe research pertaining to sustainable development that goes beyond a single human lifespan and instead focuses on future generations. Consideration should be given to the interaction between humans and systems over the course of the next few decades and beyond. Sustainability/resilience is broadly defined as a branch of study that focuses on long-term preservation of vital global resources with the goal of reducing consumption to protect the needs of future generations. It is the ability for a complex system to adapt and thrive in the face of constant change and uncertainty. Current research in this area includes energy, transportation...

FELLOWSHIP POSITION- HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEER, NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Division of Safety Research;  Morgantown, WV NIOSH Division of Safety Research: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for occupational safety and health research, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh. Our mission is to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Division of Safety Research, located in Morgantown, WV, serves as the focal point for NIOSH’s traumatic occupational injury research program, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/. The Division follows the public health model, melding in safety and engineering sciences. We use epidemiologic methods to define injury problems and...

Call for Participation   Workshop on "Developing Partnership and Advancing Driving Research" Michigan Tech, USA, May 28, 2015 For further information, visit:  https://sites.google.com/a/mtu.edu/engin Michigan Tech Transportation Institute (MTTI) hosts the first workshop on " Developing Partnership and Advancing Driving Research". We would like to invite researchers and practitioners interested in in-vehicle user interfaces and applications. This workshop aims to (1) identify plausible research projects and collaborators for each identified project, (2) introduce possible funding agencies and proposal submission logistics, and (3) plan and schedule activities that will culminate in competitive proposal submission.  After the keynote speech, each participant will briefly introduce his or her research areas and specialties. All participants will also have a chance to discuss collaborations and ideas with every other participant in sho...

 Ford Vehicle User Interface  Implementation Engineer Ford Motor Company is moving into a new phase of its 100+ year history, one in which openness is at the heart of its future.  The automobile is being redefined as a networked computing platform upon which an ever-evolving set of applications is being designed, allowing us to create exciting new consumer experiences. We are exploring the role of advanced technologies which will redefine the meaning of mobility in the 21 st century.  This includes developing automated vehicle systems, advanced display systems and future smart mobility solutions. The ideal candidate will have outstanding vehicle architecture knowledge and software engineering skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  We are looking for exceptionally creative, motivated and talented software engineers to join our team to develop application prototypes, toolkits and related architectures with emerging e...

Ford Human Factors Engineer Ford Motor Company is moving into a new phase of its 100+ year history, one in which openness is at the heart of its future.  The automobile is being redefined as a networked computing platform upon which an ever-evolving set of applications is being designed, allowing us to create exciting new consumer experiences. We are exploring the role of advanced technologies which will redefine the meaning of mobility in the 21 st century.  This includes developing automated vehicle systems, advanced display systems and future smart mobility solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience developing complex automotive systems from the user’s perspective and developing the HMI strategy for these systems.  We are looking for exceptionally creative, motivated and talented engineers to join our team.  We collaborate extensively within Ford and with external partners, thus we require exceptional communication and collaborative skills. ...

Call for Abstracts 4th International Conference on Driver Distraction and Inattention ARRB Group, in conjunction with our co-hosts SAFER, is pleased to announce the 4th International Conference on Driver Distraction and Inattention will be held in Sydney, Australia from the 9 -11 November 2015. This is the first time this event will be held outside Europe. Call for abstracts are now open. Abstracts can be submitted via the Driver Distraction 2015 website until Friday 10 April 2015. http://wired.ivvy.com/event/DD2015/ For more information on abstract topics, instructions, and details, please follow this link: http://wired.ivvy.com/event/DD2015/abstract/request For further information on abstract submission please contact: Lorraine Ray Conference Coordinator Email: confadmin@arrb.com.au Phone: +61 3 9881 1680

Research Psychologist / Human Factors Specialist Leidos on Turner Fairbanks Highway Research Center Human Factors Team Job Number: 613442 Job Category: Scientist / Research & Development Location: MCLEAN, VA US Schedule: Full-time Travel: None Shift: Day Job Potential for Teleworking: No Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Position Description: We are searching for an individual to be part of a team conducting human factors highway safety research.  Research generally lies within the areas of safety and operations such as: intersections, roadways, pedestrians/bicyclists, visibility, traffic control devices, weather, work zones, and ITS/connected vehicles. The position is located at the FHWA Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Virginia. Access to facilities such as a field research vehicle, sign testing lab, and driving simulators is provided in order to best suit research needs. An ideal c...

Job Posting: Group Leader in Human Factors & Advanced System Testing at VTTI Posting: SR0150010   http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/54417 Leads the Human Factors and Advanced System Testing Group within the Center for Truck & Bus Safety. Description: Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments for a growing research and support staff. Plans and develops a rapidly expanding number of grants and engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major organization programs in the private and government sectors. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches. Maintain liaison with individuals and units within, and a growing number of sponsors outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to...