Research Writer and Editor / Research Scholar

The Transportation and Land Use program invites applications for a Research Scholar / Research Writer and Editor at the NYU Marron Institute starting Fall 2026. The Transportation and Land Use program seeks a full-time research writer and editor to establish an editorial voice, edit ongoing research reports, help develop research agenda, conduct original research and reports, and assist with web and visual presentations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience writing and editing about related issues, namely transportation and land use. A published author is a bonus. The Transportation and Land Use writer and editor should submit up to 10 published clips from newspapers, magazines, online publications, or equivalent alternatives. Student papers, theses, and dissertations will not be considered. Please also include any books authored or published by the individual, if applicable. This is a one-year position funded by an existing research grant. The salary range for this position is expected to be $110,000 - $120,000.

The Transportation and Land Use writer and editor will report directly to the Program Director, Eric Goldwyn.

About the Transportation and Land Use program (TLU). Led by Eric Goldwyn, the group’s research takes a comparative approach to understanding how to deliver transportation infrastructure faster and cheaper. The Research Scholar will work across several projects and assist the research team in providing new insight, knowledge, and opportunities for action. The Research Scholar can expect to:

• Work on several research projects, including ongoing research on the Interborough Express, Crossrail, Northeast Corridor, A Better Billion.

• Develop new projects based on interests and expertise.

• Contribute to media, conference, and journal publications.

Required qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of urban transit and land use

• Proficiency in writing, communications, and original research

To apply, please submit the following:

• CV

• Letter of Application with brief narrative addressing qualifications for the position

• Contact information for three professional references

• Provide up to 10 samples of articles, public-facing reports, books, or other documents that demonstrate qualifications

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