Post Doctoral Associate - Rail

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation and leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Rail to work with CAIT and the Advanced Infrastructure Center. You will conduct independent research with defined objectives, coordinate internal resources, track progress, manage budgets, and mentor students.

Responsibilities include writing reports and journal articles, presenting at conferences, collaborating with scholars and industry partners, and applying rail engineering expertise to transportation projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in civil engineering or related field from ABET-accredited university.
• Excellent communication and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for project execution.
• Track project performance and budget objectives.
• Supervise team members and hire additional staff as needed.
• Perform quality control and reporting on rail engineering projects.
• Prepare technical reports, journal articles, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners and mentor students.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Project management

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Post Doctoral Associate - Rail

Department: Advanced Infrastructure Center

Salary Details: Minimum Salary $63,968

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, with the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. This position reports to Professor Xiang Liu and will work independently with clearly defined research objectives associated with projects.

The qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinates internal resources and third parties for the successful execution of projects
• Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Directly oversees work done by other team members and students
• Responsible for the interviewing and hiring of additional team members as needed
• Performs quality control and quality assurance on projects through expert knowledge of rail and transit engineering
• Writes technical reports and contributes to preparation of journal articles and prepares conference presentations
• Updates related research knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills

The position also assumes collaboration with a group of researchers and graduate students from both academic and industrial partners. The candidate will be responsible for project reporting related to his/her research activities, supervision of graduate students, preparation of research proposals and publications, and presentations at professional and research conferences and meetings. The candidate is expected to have strong expertise in rail and transit transportation and engineering.

The candidate may be required to travel independently to various locations in the U.S. and work offsite without any manager supervision. In addition, the employee will demonstrate a leadership role in forming and maintaining productive working relationships, and the ability to work autonomously in the prescribed duties, as well cooperatively with CAIT's faculty and staff in general.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

26FA0069

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general research principles and practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have excellent communication, presentation skills, and strong proficiency in MS-office applications required. Requires knowledge of Microsoft office and other computer related skills. Command of the English language must be at a skill level necessary to produce materials for mass distribution to market workshops and special events, as well occasionally prepare articles for electronic newsletter. Extremely proficient in writing, editing and overall communications skills required. The individual will be expected to hold very high standards in how information is developed and presented.

Must have strong skills in planning, and organizing, information integration, decision-making, and attaining results. The ability to design, develop, conduct, and manage transportation research, formulate problems and deliver reports on a constant and timely basis are critical.

Extremely proficient in writing, editing and overall communications skills required. The individual will be expected to hold very high standards in how information is developed and presented. Ability to lead, document, and organize multiple simultaneous projects is key. Must be able to think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and work independently with general supervision. Must be detail oriented, follow up, and keep task originators informed on task progress throughout process until completion. Must continuously notify director of progress and workload to ensure that deliverables are on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scientific analytical techniques and their application
• Experience in implementation of quality assurance/quality control research operations and reporting
• Conceptual modeling and creation of innovation ideas
• Familiarity with data analytics, computer vision and machine learning algorithms.
• Information dissemination and decision-support services
• Policy related analysis and investigation
• Previous interactions with transportation funding agencies and consultants

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/268056

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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