Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Posting Summary

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Department
Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Contractual

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Contractual

Salary Range
$19.00 - $23.00 / hour

Fund Source
Federal/Grant

Job Summary

The postdoctoral candidate is expected to work on emerging mobility technologies focused on connected automated vehicles and cybersecurity. The research will combine AI/machine learning, cybersecurity and control theory to advance knowledge on automated vehicle control and their resilience to cyberattacks. The postdoctoral researcher will play a leading role in developing research concepts and performing rigorous analytical research under the supervision of PI. The candidate will participate in other ongoing research activities within the areas of connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems and develop new research ideas on emerging mobility.

Job Duties

• Manage multiple projects on emerging mobility under the supervision/guidance of the PI
• Publish/write research articles and write proposals for external funding
• Advance research at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity and control theory
• Help mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Participate in other ongoing research activities within the areas of connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems

Requested Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Transportation Systems Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and/or C#, C++
• Knowledge of connected and automated vehicles control
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation systems

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01539

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
01/23/2026

Job Close Date
04/20/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documentation to your application, prior to submission:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Transcripts (all academic)
• List contact information for three professional references within the reference page of the application