Postdoctoral Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Associate will advance research in healthy mobilities under the supervision of Prof. Chris Zegras in MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning. Mobilities is a core determinant of health, shaping physical activity, access to care, work, and social support. Transportation decisions influence emissions, safety, equity, and health outcomes, disproportionately affecting those with fewest alternatives. Working in Greater Boston with community partners and youth empowerment programs, the associate will develop and test integrated measurement and simulation approaches to understand how design and planning decisions affect health and wellbeing.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in urban planning, transportation, public health, computer science, or related field (awarded within two years).
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in data analytics, experimental design, and community engagement.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Field-based research and interdisciplinary collaboration experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and test a measurement protocol combining wearable sensors, environmental data, and imagery-based route characterizations with surveys and interviews.
- Conduct controlled testing to assess accuracy, feasibility, and participant burden.
- Lead community-engaged research using Participatory Action Research methods to co-define research priorities and ensure equitable data governance.
- Develop simulation prototypes (AR/VR) to engage diverse stakeholders in exploring design alternatives.
- Contribute to grant writing, proposal development, and student mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
