University of Maryland - College Park, MD
posted 2 months ago
The Faculty Assistant position at the University of Maryland, College Park, is a critical role within the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) Laboratory, which is recognized as a leader in transportation information analysis, visualization, and user interface design. The CATT Laboratory is dedicated to providing innovative analytics products and an integrated suite of situational awareness tools that significantly enhance the operational capabilities of transportation practitioners. With a vast repository of transportation data, the laboratory processes hundreds of gigabytes of data daily, making it one of the largest collections of traffic data globally. The insights generated from this data not only save taxpayer money but also contribute to environmental sustainability and public safety. In this role, you will be part of a passionate team that is committed to building high-quality software solutions for analyzing large datasets. The position involves designing, developing, and supporting over 40 relational database instances, as well as distributed systems using technologies such as Cassandra and Hadoop. You will leverage your expertise to create stable, secure, and reliable data platforms that support custom data analytics applications. The work environment is flexible, allowing for both in-office and remote work options, and emphasizes collaboration among a diverse team of professionals, including application developers, analysts, UX designers, data scientists, and IT specialists, all operating within an Agile framework. As a Faculty Assistant, you will have the opportunity to continuously learn and apply new skills while staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation operations, making a meaningful difference in the community and beyond.
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