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Welcome to the INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics (TSL) Society!

The INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics (TSL) Society provides INFORMS members and friends with a sustained, specialized focus on all topics of transportation science and logistics, including current and potential problems and contributions to their solution, and supports efforts to extend, unify, and integrate related branches of knowledge and practice. We encourage the education of students and the continuing education of practitioners.

The Society was formed in 2004 with the merger of the Transportation Science and Logistics Sections. The Aviation Applications Section became an affiliate of the Society in 2008 and all members of the Aviation Applications Section are also members of TSL.

The Society is the editorial home of one of INFORMS’ flagship journals, Transportation Science.

The Society includes five special interest groups: Air Transportation, Freight Transportation and Logistics, Urban Transportation Planning and Modeling, Facility Logistics, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

TSL includes just under 1,000 members, almost half of whom are students. More are welcome. Find us on Twitter!
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  • Madison, Wisconsin, KL Engineering is seeking a Traffic Engineer to work out of our Madison, Green Bay, Menomonie, or Germantown office, or within a hybrid or remote working accommodation.  This individual will be working with a team of professionals who are invested and excited about the opportunity to work on a variety of infrastructure projects and initiatives that improve mobility, accessibility, sustainability, and safety.  This role includes completing technical assignments for a variety of projects while leading and mentoring staff engineers.  This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-career engineer to join a growing traffic engineering team and develop their career! At KL Engineering, we work on diverse and challenging projects within a team of talented and experienced engineers in an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment. Our focus is to provide employees meaningful work and involvement enabling them to learn, grow, and thrive personally and professionally. Our shared values of integrity, dependability, excellence, work-life balance, diversity, and commitment to our clients and each other is the foundation of our continued success.   RESPONSIBILITIES Work under direction of a project manager or discipline leader to complete traffic engineering studies and prepare written reports and presentations of project findings. Study types include: Corridor Planning Studies Multi-modal Transportation Improvement Plans Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs) WisDOT Design Reports Safety Studies Work under direction of a project manager or discipline leader to complete traffic signal, roadway lighting, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design. Research and problem solve design or construction related challenges. Work with private and public clients and professional counterparts to ensure projects are delivered on-time and within budget, while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations. Assist in monitoring project schedules and activities. Perform analytical and investigative tasks including traffic operations modeling, formal traffic safety analysis, review of reference materials and manuals, and identification of operations improvement alternatives and safety improvement countermeasures. Plan traffic and safety data collection efforts and oversee staff and equipment during implementation of data collection plans. Engage in training and mentoring activities with staff engineers. Perform field reviews for infrastructure and electrical design projects. Prepare summary materials in written and graphical formats. Opportunities for project management based on experience and continued professional growth. More experienced candidates would have the opportunity to lead teams, manage projects, and mentor others. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. 3 - 8+ years of traffic engineering experience. Registration as a professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin or the ability to become registered within one year. PTOE or RSP certification preferred. Extensive experience with traffic engineering analysis and design software including HCS, Synchro, AutoCAD Civil3D and Sidra. VISSIM and IHSDM experience strongly preferred. Good data interpretation and technical writing skills. Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills, with high level of attention to detail and self-motivated to be successful. Ability to identify and establish work priorities while balancing multiple projects. Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment, communicate (virtually and in-person) with clients and colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Previous experience on transportation projects (WisDOT experience a plus). This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.
  • Arlington, Virginia, PRIMARY PURPOSE CNA is hiring for an  Operations Research Analyst  to join their  Resources and Force Readiness Division  (RFR). Staff at this level will be leading smaller/less complex activities  or will be serving as an important contributing team member on projects.  The RFR division focuses on a full range of resource issues. Six programs within RFR address problems in manpower, personnel, training and education; energy, infrastructure and the environment; cost, acquisition processes, material and supply readiness and logistics; and health analytics and medical readiness. CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.  JOB DESCRIPTION AND / OR DUTIES With minimal or no guidance, meets CNA’s quality standards when working on well-structured pieces of a project. Demonstrates ability to develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/ techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems.  With direction and supervision, clearly defines, structures, and executes a piece of a complex study to meet quality standards.  Demonstrates analytic creativity and curiosity. Develops and maintains broad, general institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly.  Keeps others informed.  Proactively identifies and seeks out others working on similar topics.  Works to identify opportunities for collaborations within team, division, and operating unit. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other related activities such as proposal preparation. Interacts with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently. Makes significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects. Demonstrates ability to communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion.  Effectively communicates one-on-one and in groups.  Can document work efficiently and accurately. Can effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small audiences that are familiar with content. Works with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects.  Works under closer supervision on more complex, less-structured tasks.  Can serve as task lead for pieces of projects by managing own activities.  May lead small projects under the supervision of an RPD. Exhibits a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors.  Provides clear guidance to colleagues on tasks.  Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Minimum Master’s degree in  operations research, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or in a field closely related to decision-making optimization , PhD preferred. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Master’s & 2+ years of experience in: Developing and parameterizing mathematical programs, such as linear, integer, quadratic and/or stochastic programs. Using optimization to inform analysis of tradeoffs and business cases to support resourcing decisions. Developing and coding simulation models using interpreted programming languages (R and Python) and commercial off-the-shelf software (Arena and ExtendSim). Interpreting results of simulation models to inform decision making and evaluate alternative courses of action. Experience in applying optimization and simulation techniques in the fields of personnel management and/or human resource management is highly desired. Skills: Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses Strong analytic curiosity/ creativity Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment Strong critical thinking skills Knowledge of research techniques Strong planning and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients. 4. Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled hybrid work arrangements. 5. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.  Required Documents Please include the following documents with your application: Resume or CV Cover letter  - Please upload a cover letter as part of your application that introduces yourself, summarizes your relevant skills and experiences, and describes why you would be a valuable asset to CNA’s RFR Division. Transcripts  - Please upload your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). Writing Sample  - Please upload a research paper or journal article that demonstrates your writing and research skills (draft copies are acceptable) Optional Documents Letters of Recommendations  – In a later stage of the hiring process, we will require 1-2 letters of recommendation. To have them considered as part of your application now, please upload them with your resume or CV. ***Voluntary (but highly desired) document*** Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines –  Click here Personal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a candidate’s application
  • Richmond, Indiana, Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Earlham College - Richmond, IN Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job Category Faculty Description Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.   Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.   Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Business in Supply Chain and Operations Management-Tenure Track to join our team.   Job Summary:   The Business Department at Earlham College is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in supply chain and operations management to join our team beginning Fall 2024. The Department currently offers a business major with concentrations in entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and supply chain as well as an accounting major. Our program emphasizes the intersection of business and society, including issues of ethics, sustainability, and social justice. Faculty have opportunities to conduct research with students and to mentor students in business-related competitions. Typically, upper-level classes have 25 students or fewer.     Responsibilities:   In addition to teaching an introductory supply chain course, the candidate should be able to teach upper-level undergraduate courses in the business major’s supply chain concentration. The candidate will have the opportunity to mold the supply chain concentration to their areas of specialization, and we are open to offering a variety of existing and new courses in the concentration. Candidates are also expected to contribute to intellectual activities at the College as well as provide service to the Earlham community through advising and other activities. Qualifications Holds (or is currently completing) a Ph.D. in supply chain management, operations management, logistics, or related fields Individuals with a relevant master’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience may also be considered for the position, though it might be non-tenure-track, depending on the circumstances Possess a strong commitment to teaching excellence Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students     Salary will be based on the candidate's education and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately.     Benefits Working at Earlham: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service* Basic and Voluntary Life insurance* Employee Assistance Program* Campus Store Discount Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees* 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation. Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID   *All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.     Please Note: This position will remain open until filled    To Apply: Please submit the following application materials through our  Earlham Careers Portal : Curriculum Vitae Unofficial transcripts Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position. Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement.  (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.) Statement of your Teaching Philosophy. Research statement addressing your research history, and your expected timeline and plans for establishing a research program at Earlham. List of Three Professional References with Contact Information   Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).     Earlham's Work Authorization Policy   Earlham utilizes  E-Verify  to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.

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