Post Doctoral Associate - Rail

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Rail Department within the Advanced Infrastructure Center (CAIT). The role involves independent research with clearly defined objectives, coordinating resources, and tracking progress to meet both short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities include supervising students, recruiting new team members, and ensuring quality control across projects. The candidate will contribute to reports, journal articles, and conference presentations

Qualifications

• PhD required in civil engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for project execution.
• Track project performance to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust constraints based on financial analysis.
• Directly oversee work by team members and students; interview/hire as needed.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance on rail and transit projects.
• Write technical reports and prepare journal articles and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with CAIT faculty, staff, and industry partners; report on research activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

Posting Information

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.

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.

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.

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 as 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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