Sabyasachee Mishra

Center for Transportation Innovations Education and Research (C-TIER) at the University of Memphis is recruiting a fully funded PhD Graduate Research Assistant in transportation engineering and related areas. The position is offered 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 centered on federally funded projects and collaboration with state DOTs, transit agencies, and national research centers. Research topics mentioned include transportation safety assessment , supply chain logistics , truck telematics , connected and autonomous vehicles , transit systems , digital twin technologies , CAV simulation , traffic operations , transit planning , on-demand mobility , electrification , ADAS evaluation , and VR-based driver behavior research . Eligibility highlights include a master’s degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a related field , a strong academic record , and programming proficiency in Python, R, and MATLAB . Funding is described as fully funded , with a full tuition waiver and monthly stipend . The post also mentions support for conference travel and professional networking. To apply, email your CV , statement of research interests , unofficial transcripts , references , and sample publication(s) to the listed university email contacts.

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.