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Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) – NCIT Prairie View A&M University in United States

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Postdoc

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Systems Engineering

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Position funded by a grant or restricted funds; continued employment depends on renewal of grant or restricted funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range.

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Prairie View A&M University

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Systems Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Virtual Reality
Civil Engineering
Digital Twin Technology
Augmented Reality
Building Information Modeling (bim)

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About this position

Prairie View A&M University’s National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering to contribute to interdisciplinary research on surface transportation infrastructure systems.

The postdoctoral researcher will lead and support funded projects that address transportation infrastructure systems, systems engineering methodologies, and emerging transportation technologies. The role sits within NCIT, where the appointee will work collaboratively with NCIT leadership and faculty researchers on programs aligned with the goals of the U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Center Program.

Beyond research delivery, the position emphasizes building NCIT’s research capacity and external funding profile. The researcher is expected to help develop new grant proposals, produce peer-reviewed publications and grant reports, and collaborate with internal and external teams on interdisciplinary projects. The post also includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to research dissemination, and helping plan and operationalize NCIT research labs through coordination of equipment and software procurement with guidance from the NCIT Director.

The appointment is embedded in a university research environment that combines teaching, research, and service, and it offers opportunities to participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach activities while supporting NCIT’s broader professional development goals.

Funding details

Position funded by a grant or restricted funds; continued employment depends on renewal of grant or restricted funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range.

What's required

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related transportation field or discipline is required. No prior experience is required. Preferred qualifications include at least three years of research experience in transportation-related areas such as augmented reality/virtual reality, building information modeling, data analytics, digital twinning, multi-modal modeling, or systems engineering; experience writing or assisting with grant proposals; dissemination through technical conferences and peer-reviewed publications; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; proficiency with ArcGIS, AutoCAD products, MATLAB, Python, Synchro, and VISSIM; experience working with multidisciplinary teams; and adaptability to a fast-paced research environment. Strong skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, verbal and written communication, confidentiality, interpersonal and organizational abilities, analytical/problem-solving, and project management are required.

How to apply

Apply through the PVAMU Career Site using the Workday application link. Upload a resume or CV and a cover letter before the posting closes, and ensure all required documents are attached for full consideration. For application help, contact the Office of Human Resource at 936-261-1730 or [email protected].

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