Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on transportation engineering, or closely related field by date of appointment.
- Strong written communication 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
