Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
75% Research
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8a.m. 5p.m.
Contact Information to Applicants
Alexandra Kondyli
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) and the Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of transportation engineering under the supervision of Dr. Alexandra Kondyli and Dr. Steven Schrock. Highly qualified candidates with backgrounds in driver behavior modeling driving simulation connected and automated vehicles spatial data analysis or transportation safety are particularly encouraged to apply. The preferred start date is January 5 2026. This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment contingent on demonstrated research performance and funding availability.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Monday November 24 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6 months.
Position Requirements
On-site work required at University of Kansas Lawrence Campus; remote work may be possible as conditions require and will be decided between supervisor and hired candidate.
- Conduct and oversee laboratory and/or computational research.
- Assist in mentoring and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research.
- Analyze data associated with conducted research.
- Prepare research papers.
- Lead and assist in preparation of research proposals.
- Prepare and present updates on research projects.
- Assist in the preparation of research reports.
- Participate in group meetings and present findings in seminars and conferences.
- Assist the CEAE Department in teaching graduate classes (up to 1 class per academic year) depending on schedule and other research activities.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8a.m. 5p.m.
Contact Information to Applicants
Alexandra Kondyli
- PhD in Civil Engineeringwithan emphasis on transportation engineering or closely related field by date of appointment.
- Strong writtencommunication skills as evidenced in application materials.
- Academic excellence and research achievement as demonstrated through journal publications participation in funded research projects and/or participation in proposal development.
- Experience working in a team environment as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience in driver behavior modeling and simulation driving simulators connected and automated vehicles or safety as evidenced in application materials.
- Extensive record of publications technical presentations and data analysis as shown in application materials.
- Record of proposal development as evidenced in application materials.
- Project management experience as shown in application materials.
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) and the Department of Civil Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of transportation engineering under the supervision of Dr. Alexandra Kondyli and Dr. Steven Schrock. Highly qualified candidates with backgrounds in driver behavior modeling driving simulation connected and automated vehicles spatial data analysis or transportation safety are particularly encouraged to apply. The preferred start date is January 5 2026. This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment contingent on demonstrated research performance and funding availability.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume.
- List of three (3) professional references.
Application review begins Monday November 24 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6 months.
Position Requirements
On-site work required at University of Kansas Lawrence Campus; remote work may be possible as conditions require and will be decided between supervisor and hired candidate.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
