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UNC-Chapel Hill

Research Technician

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$18/hr

... temporary contract. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge structural biology research that focuses on lipid transport mechanisms in malaria parasites. The ...

Wayne State University

Research Technician

Detroit, MI · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Superviseteam during field service, including providing transportation to and from thefield ... This is a temporary position is dependent upon grant contradiction. Please included a resume and ...

City of Raleigh, NC

Transportation Analyst

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Temporary Opening Date: 09/02/2026 Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours: Monday ... Research and data review skills, with attention to detail when working with historical information

University of Utah

Hourly Research Assistants

Campus, IL · On-site

$17.16 - $33.47/hr

No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or ... Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks ...

University of Utah

Hourly Research Assistants

Campus, IL · On-site

$17.16 - $33.47/hr

No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or ... Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks ...

University of Utah

Hourly Research Assistants

Campus, IL · On-site

$17.16 - $33.47/hr

No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or ... Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15 - $20.75/hr

Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute of the Civil Engineering Department. Duties for this position would include processing aggregates, researching asphalt materials, mixing , compacting, and ...

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How much do temporary transportation research jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary transportation research in the United States is $26.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Transportation Research vs Transportation Analyst?

AspectTemporary Transportation ResearchTransportation Analyst
CredentialsRelevant degrees in transportation, civil engineering, or related fields; certifications varySimilar degrees; often requires data analysis or transportation planning certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term assignments, often in research settings or consulting firmsLonger-term roles within transportation agencies or companies, involving ongoing analysis
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by research firms, consulting agencies, or government projects for specific studiesCommon in government transportation departments, urban planning firms, and private companies
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on short-term research projects and specific transportation studiesCenters on ongoing data analysis, planning, and policy development

Temporary Transportation Research involves short-term, project-based roles focused on transportation studies, while Transportation Analysts typically hold longer-term positions analyzing transportation data and planning strategies. Both roles require relevant education and skills but differ mainly in duration and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Transportation Research job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 39% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,998 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Temporary R&D Software Engineer

Burlington, MA • On-site

Northeastern University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$35/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About the Opportunity
The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University (NU) - a rapidly growing institute that conducts cutting-edge applied R&D - is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic part-time, temporary, and non-benefitted Research & Development (R&D) Engineer with expertise in Software Engineering. The R&D Engineer is expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the successful execution of R&D projects.
Responsibilities include providing technical contributions as a software engineer for a wide range of projects involving machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), including autonomy, sensing and communication, and decision support systems, among others. The R&D Engineer will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium, consisting of academic and industry partners, to create solutions and prototypes for projects in application areas, including autonomous systems, robotics, cognitive and distributed sensing, and machine learning systems, among others.
Successful candidates will be responsible team players and passionate about cutting-edge technologies, as well as possess a deep understanding of ML/AI technology and experience in turning technologies into practical, state-of-the-art systems. A close working relationship with and support of KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists for government and industry contracts will be required.
The Kostas Research Institute was founded with a focus on homeland security research and development. Today, KRI strives to advance resilience in the face of 21st century risks across a wide range of technologies, emphasizing a collaborative approach that leverages our R1 university intellectual capital and technologies to develop application-specific solutions to customer needs. KRI focuses on satisfying customer-driven needs by co-locating a diverse, highly skilled R&D team that can address all aspects of a particular problem across the full range of technology-readiness levels. KRI headquarters, located at the NU Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA (ICBM), is home to one-of-a-kind research and test facilities for conducting activities related to cognitive and distributed RF signal processing and machine learning, unmanned and autonomous system technologies, as well as quantum materials and sensing.
This position is with KRI at Northeastern University, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU. The primary office for this position is located at NU's ICBM.
1.Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Required: Undergoing or completed B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Skills/Attributes
  • Proficiency in developing and testing software packages
  • Proficiency with high-level object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python, C++, Java
  • Experience with high-performance computing environments.
  • Understanding and experience with Python frameworks, such as Pandas, SciPy and NumPy
  • Experience working within software development spaces such as GitHub
  • A passion to learn and constantly expand knowledge base
  • Comfortable working with novel/emerging technologies
  • Passion for developing new prototypes and solutions
  • Self-motivated worker capable of contributing to technical planning for a project
  • Ability to work with a small team and share knowledge with others

Preferred Skills/Attributes
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Rate:
$35.00/hr

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