Job Details
Job no: 530163
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Civil & Environmental Eng
Salary: See posting section for salary range details.
Applications Open: Sep 09 2026
Applications Close: Sep 22 2026
General Summary of Position:
This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
The successful applicant will conduct analytical research and data collection in the area of transportation safety with an emphasis on railroad grade crossing safety using advanced LiDAR sensors and help immediate supervisor in writing scholarly articles and technical reports. There is also the possibility for the applicant to engage in teaching activities, further enhancing her/his professional development.
The initial appointment will be for 6 months with a possibility of renewal based on the availability of funding and productivity and performance.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Education:
- PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience:
- Minimum three years of experience (including MS and PhD. Research experience) in relevant research
Skills:
- Ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Strong background in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision.
- Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python and research-oriented data processing.
Additional Considerations:
- Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment.
- Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.
This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for 6 months with a possibility of renewal based on productivity, successful performance and the availability of funding. This position is in the Grants & Contracts union in grade PD with anticipated salary based on the range which has minimum of $50,000, 25th quartile of: $56,500 and midpoint of $63,000.
Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
Organization
Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
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