Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Transportation Engineering, Safety, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, and Digital Twins University of Memphis in United States

The Center for Transportation Innovation in Education and Research (C-TIER) at the University of Memphis is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in transportation engineering.

The position is under the direction of Dr. Sabyasachee Mishra, Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Director of C-TIER, with Dr. Pranab Kar also listed as a contact. The research environment is focused on federally funded and state-sponsored projects in areas such as proactive transportation safety, connected and autonomous vehicles, transit innovation, digital twins, and VR-based simulation platforms.

This postdoctoral opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with a PhD in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. The post highlights the need for a strong publication record, quantitative research skills, and programming proficiency in Python, R, and MATLAB. The role includes writing competitive grant proposals for NSF, USDOT, and state DOTs; leading research on active projects; publishing in top-tier journals; presenting at major conferences; mentoring graduate students; and collaborating with agency and industry partners.

Funding is described as competitive salary with full benefits, plus support for conference travel and professional growth. The post does not mention a formal deadline, so applicants should apply as soon as possible.

To apply, candidates should email a CV, research statement, up to three representative publications, and three references to the listed contacts at the University of Memphis.