Student Assistant- Transportation Study Data Collection Crew

The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) is conducting research to better understand micromobility usage in the Tampa Bay area. We are seeking an OPS Student Assistant to support field data collection, including camera equipment deployment and on-site work with study participants.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily outdoors at field sites, including in heat, humidity, and variable weather
• Up to 80% of scheduled hours involve local travel within the Tampa Bay area
• Requires repeated lifting, carrying, and positioning of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Shifts may begin before dawn or fall on weekends, depending on the data collection schedule

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, and retrieve field camera equipment at assigned study sites
• Support traffic and micromobility data collection sessions in the field
• Conduct participant intake, deliver study briefings and debriefings, and respond to participant questions during data collection sessions
• Transport, set up, and maintain research equipment, including e-bikes
• Record and enter field data accurately and completely
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled USF student in good academic standing
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions
• Able to sit, stand, bend, and lift, transport, and set up equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g., an e-bike)
• Available for early morning and weekend shifts as assigned
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with research participants
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to accurately enter and manage research data
• Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently in the field
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must complete Foreign Influence Screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior paid research experience at USF
• Experience riding an e-bike
• Current First Aid or CPR certification

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities.

Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.