Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) – NCIT

Prairie View A&M University • Prairie View, TX

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About The Position

Prairie View A&M University’s National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) seeks a dynamic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering. The researcher will lead and participate in interdisciplinary, funded projects related to surface transportation infrastructure systems. The role also supports NCIT’s external funding portfolio through grant proposals and involves collaborating 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.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds, and continued employment is contingent on renewal of that funding. Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience within the assigned salary range. The position may occasionally require work outside regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet deadlines or support time-sensitive initiatives. The role requires standard office functions and frequent workplace communication, as well as constant operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related transportation field or discipline.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated skills with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and cooperate with others on team-based initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management capabilities.
• Ability to perform standard office functions, frequently communicate with others in the workplace, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Flexibility and adaptability to occasionally work outside regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.

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 other relevant 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 new 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, including coordinating procurement of equipment and software tools with guidance from the NCIT Director.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach events in support of personal growth and NCIT’s professional development goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist the NCIT Director and research team.

What This Job Offers

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