Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

20h

About The Position

The positions will be under the direction of Dr. Peter Savolainen and Dr. Timothy Gates. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team with primary emphases in the areas of traffic safety, operations, highway design, and the application of statistical and econometric methods to transportation data. The successful applicants will serve in a project manager role, helping to coordinate day-to-day activities on a variety of research projects funded by a diverse range of public and private agencies. These individuals will also have the opportunity to be involved in a leading role in a range of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis activities. They will also have opportunities to mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field by the start date.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills.
• Record of scholarly productivity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with traffic operations data, including probe vehicle data, connected vehicle data, and microwave vehicle detection system (MVDS) data.
• Experience with speed data collection using lidar and radar in a field setting.
• Experience with advanced statistical and econometric methods of data analysis, particularly in the domain of traffic safety and operations.
• Experience in the review and analysis of police-reported crash data and surrogate safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a project manager role, helping to coordinate day-to-day activities on a variety of research projects.
• Be involved in a leading role in a range of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis activities.
• Mentor both graduate and undergraduate students.

What This Job Offers

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