Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) â NCIT
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) NCITAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Department of Civil EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Prairie View A&M University National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) seeks a dynamic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering. The postdoctoral researcher will lead and participate in interdisciplinary funded research projects related to surface transportation infrastructure systems. The selected candidate is expected to have the necessary background assist with expanding NCITs external funding portfolio through grant proposals as well as work collaboratively with the NCIT leadership and faculty researchers to plan develop and implement programs that meet the goals of the US Department of Transportation University Transportation Center Program.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
Lead and support cutting-edge research in surface transportation infrastructure systems systems engineering methodologies and emerging transportation technologies.
Increase NCITs research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high quality peer-reviewed journal articles and grant reports.
Collaborate with internal and external research teams on interdisciplinary projects that aligns with NCIT research pillars and core areas.
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students with research projects and encourage them to present and publish.
Assist in the planning designing equipping and operationalizing of NICT research labs by coordinating the procurement of equipment and software tools with guidance from the NCIT Director.
Participate in seminars workshops and outreach events to support personal growth and NCITs professional development goals and objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned to assist the NCIT director and the research team.
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering or a closely related transportation field or discipline.
No prior experience required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge and demonstration of skills with word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
Ability to work independently multitask and work cooperatively with others to contribute to team-based initiatives.
Strong demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Strong demonstration of interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong analytical problem-solving and project management capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years of research experience in one or more of the transportation related fields (augmented reality/virtual reality building information modeling data analytics digital twinning multi-modal modeling or system engineering).
Demonstrated experience with either writing or assisting with grant proposals.
Experience with research dissemination through technical conferences and high-quality peer-reviewed publications is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
Experiences in ArcGIS AutoCAD products MATLAB Python Synchro VISSIM and others are highly desired.
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of faculty staff and students.
Adaptability to a fast-paced evolving research environment.
Other Requirements:
Ability to perform standard office functions.
Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must meet an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may occasionally require working outside of regular business hours including evenings or weekends to meet project deadlines supporting time-sensitive initiatives or responding to urgent matters. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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