Research Fellow

Position Title:  Research Fellow 

Date Opened: 

February 16, 2026

Date Closing: 

March 13, 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Position Details:
Temporary, non-exempt position (20-40 hours per week)

Compensation at $28 per hour, depending on qualifications

Four-month term, subject to negotiation and renewal

Start date as soon as possible

The position will be based in either our Los Angeles or Chicago office. SUMC follows a hybrid remote/in-person model, allowing staff to work remotely most days and requiring office visits bi-weekly (twice a month).

General Overview: 

Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit organization working to replace car-centric transportation with people-focused shared mobility to fight climate change, promote equity, and strengthen community. Through pilot projects, research, capacity-building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is expanding its LA and Chicago offices to serve a growing set of programs that support practitioners and stakeholders in pursuing transportation equity and innovation. These programs disseminate knowledge and resources throughout a rapidly-growing mobility ecosystem of local agencies, community-based organizations, Native American tribes, and private sector mobility providers.

SUMC is looking for a Fellow to support research, data analysis, reporting, and evaluation within various SUMC programs. 

Position Overview: 

SUMC Fellows are responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast-paced atmosphere.  The Research Fellow's responsibilities may include collection and management of data related to SUMC projects,, analysis and visualization,, and developing and implementing indicators and methodological processes for new projects.

Research Fellow Duties May Include: 

• Program evaluation data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization


• Conducting literature reviews to support evaluation metrics


• Aiding in technical assistance delivery to program participants regarding evaluation practices and data analysis


• Creating engaging written and visual reports based on evaluation findings


• Contributing to the development and utilization of tools such as surveys, mapping tools, and reporting templates


• Conducting research and collecting information about mobility projects from around the country for inclusion in SUMC’s Learning Center
  

Candidate Background:

Students or recent graduates in Economics, Political Science, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or Science, or related programs. Candidates with equivalent work experience are also encouraged to apply.

The fellow should be a flexible team player adept at research, data management and visualization, writing and knowledgeable about transportation. Familiarity with statistical software like Stata or R, Python packages like pandas, and mapping software like QGIS or ArcGIS, are all pros.

Diversity Policy:

Shared-Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff.  Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and women candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.  

Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample that highlights your relevant skills through SUMC’s hiring portal at https://sharedusemobilityctr.bamboohr.com/careers.  

We encourage candidates to discuss their personal connections to transportation equity in their cover letters. No phone calls, please.