"Leondard Transportation Center - Research Fellow"

Leonard Transportation Center (LTC) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job no: 553574
Work type: Research Fellows
Location: Southern California | San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit | Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type | Temporary, Time Basis | Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline | Faculty - Business/Management

The Leonard Transportation Center (LTC) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. This one-year, full-time appointment offers an annual salary of $65,000 with full CSU benefits and potential support for professional development such as conference travel. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research, publish scholarly work, and support LTC's mission. Candidates with expertise in transportation systems, logistics, or supply chain management-particularly those applying quantitative, computational, or data-driven approaches-are encouraged to apply. Interest or experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Big Data Analysis is preferred. Responsibilities include research (85%), mentoring student researchers, assisting with grant proposal development, and contributing to outreach and workforce initiatives (15%).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as Transportation Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or Information Systems;
• 2-5 years of research experience;
• A record or promise of scholarly publications, and strong analytical, writing, and teamwork skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred qualifications include research experience in transportation or mobility, grant writing, leadership skills, and familiarity with research or educational technologies.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB.

For more information regarding the position, please contact: Dr. Yunfei Hou yunfei.hou@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter: research interests and fit with LTC's mission
3. Research Statement (2-3 pages)
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.

Formal review of applications will begin January 22, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: Apply Here

Salary: $65,000 annual (Research Fellow: $2,860 to $16,773 monthly per CSU Salary Schedule link)