Postdoctoral Associate

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering Human Factors & Urban Ergonomics Lab (HumanFuel) is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work with Dr. Linda Boyle. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Human Factors and Urban Ergonomics Lab (Human FUEL) is dedicated to designing systems centered on the end user. Our research focuses on understanding and enhancing human performance and behavior as people interact with complex systems, with the ultimate goal of improving operator safety, productivity, and comfort.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and strong scientific writing and communication skills
• Experience designing and conducting human-subjects experiments, including IRB protocol development and ethical research compliance
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and analysis of human performance data (reaction time, workload, situation awareness), including mixed-effects/multilevel models
• Programming proficiency in Python, R, and/or MATLAB
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing studies in vehicle/driving simulators (fixed-base or VR-based)
• Unity3D development (C#), including multiplayer and networking (e.g., Netcode for GameObjects, Mirror, or Photon)
• Experience with human-factors instrumentation and data streams: eye tracking, physiological sensors, and motion capture
• Familiarity with data/video coding tools and computer vision (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-learn)

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings
• Design and conduct experiments on driver/pedestrian/user behavior
• Collect and analyze human performance data (reaction times, workload, situational awareness, eye tracking, etc.)
• Develop and validate computational models of human behavior in driving scenarios
• Collaborate on peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers
• Contribute to grant proposals and progress reports
• Supervise or co-mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Coordinate with external sponsors as needed
• Manage IRB protocols and ensure ethical research compliance
• Maintain research equipment (driving simulators, VR headsets, eyetracking glasses, motion capture inside out/outside in devices, heart rate sensors)
• Contribute to lab operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree