Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) – NCIT

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie View A&M University's National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering to lead and participate in interdisciplinary, funded research projects related to surface transportation infrastructure systems. The researcher will contribute to expanding NCIT's external funding portfolio and collaborate with NCIT leadership and faculty researchers to plan, develop, and implement programs aligned with the goals of the U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Center Program.

The position is funded by a grant or restricted funds, and continued employment depends on renewal of that funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range. The role may occasionally require work outside regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet project deadlines, support time-sensitive initiatives, or respond to urgent matters.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related transportation field or discipline.
• No prior experience is required.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skills with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and work cooperatively with others on team-based initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to perform standard office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with others in the workplace and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of research experience in one or more transportation-related fields, including augmented reality/virtual reality, building information modeling, data analytics, digital twinning, multi-modal modeling, or systems engineering.
• Experience writing or assisting with grant proposals.
• Experience disseminating research through technical conferences and high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD products, MATLAB, Python, Synchro, VISSIM, or similar tools.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and students.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving research environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research in surface transportation infrastructure systems, systems engineering methodologies, and emerging transportation technologies.
• Develop and submit funding proposals and publish peer-reviewed journal articles and grant reports to increase NCIT's research productivity.
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams on interdisciplinary projects aligned with NCIT research pillars and core areas.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students on research projects and encourage them to present and publish their work.
• Assist with planning, designing, equipping, and operationalizing NCIT research labs, coordinating procurement of equipment and software tools under guidance from the NCIT Director.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach events that support personal growth and NCIT's professional development goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist the NCIT Director and research team.

What This Job Offers

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