Postdoctoral Research Associate
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in transportation, with special emphasis on highway safety, intelligent transportation systems, traffic operations, multimodal transportation, alternative transportation modes, and human-centered mobility. The KUTC conducts, coordinates, and promotes transportation training, technology transfer, and research to the State of Kansas and the surrounding region and has the following missions:
- To coordinate, facilitate, and stimulate interdisciplinary research in all aspects of transportation at the University of Kansas;
- To collect, generate, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to national, regional, state, and local agencies, to private industry, and the citizens of the state; and
- To conduct research in transportation areas related to the Kansas economy.
The preferred start date is January 1, 2025. This is a 1-year appointment with possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding availability.
Job Description
70% Research
- Lead and conduct collaborative research projects.
- Work interdisciplinary with other researchers from the School of Engineering and KU.
- Lead and assist in the preparation of research proposals.
- Conduct research, prepare and execute experiments, and analyze associated data.
- Prepare journal papers.
- Assist in mentoring and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research.
20% - Reporting and Dissemination of Research
- Prepare and present updates on research projects.
- Present findings in seminars and conferences.
- Assist in the preparation of research reports.
- Participate in group meetings.
10% - Technical Assistance
- Assist KUTC staff with meeting the grant deliverables associated with current grants.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on transportation engineering or a closely related field by date of appointment.
- Robust record of scholarly accomplishments, including publications and technical presentations.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of proposal development.
- Record of cross-disciplinary collaboration and research.
- History of advising students for research.
Additional Candidate Instructions
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Application review begins Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. For consideration, please apply no later than Monday, September 30th, 2024.
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