Adjunct Research Professor

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Larson Transportation Institute at Penn State University is looking for a motivated part-time research professor in Transportation Engineering. This role involves leading research projects focused on autonomous vehicles and smart mobility systems, requiring a Ph.D. and a strong background in transportation engineering. The position emphasizes collaboration, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to publish research results.

Qualifications

• Strong background in transportation engineering and hands-on experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to conduct high-quality research and publish findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct research activities related to automated vehicles and transportation modeling.
• Collaborate with research teams and industry partners.
• Author and co-author high-quality journal publications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Larson Transportation Institute in the College of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University is actively seeking a highly motivated candidate to conduct research within the field of Transportation Engineering. This part-time research professor position will primarily focus on autonomous vehicles and dynamic system modeling, contributing to cutting-edge research projects in smart mobility, particularly concerning connected and automated vehicles and their profound impact on multi-scale transportation system modeling.

Qualified candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Demonstrate a strong background and hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas of transportation engineering: transportation systems modeling, automated vehicle development and testing, demand management, SLAM and perception, and AI applications in transportation engineering.
• Exhibit advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Display the ability to conduct high-quality research and showcase research outcomes through prior publications and presentations.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Preferred qualifications for this position include a strong background in mathematical modeling and programming, or substantial hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle development, testing, and simulation.

Key responsibilities associated with this position are as follows:

• Lead and conduct research activities related to automated and transportation system modeling.
• Provide technical support to an existing project that focuses on AV and traffic modeling.
• Author and co-author high-quality journal papers.
• Collaborate and coordinate research efforts with both internal and external research teams and industry partners.
• Provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI) in the preparation of grant proposals.

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents along with their application in WorkDay:

• An academic CV.
• A research vision statement outlining future career goals.
• Contact information for at least three academic references.

For any questions or inquiries related to the position, applicants are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Xianbiao (XB) Hu ([e-mail], https://sites.psu.edu/xbhu). When contacting Dr. Hu, please include "LTI research professor position" in the email subject line.

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