Post Doctoral Fellow (Part-Time) - Civil Engineering

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX, seeks a skilled professional in Civil Engineering to develop and maintain software tools for infrastructure inspection, defect quantification, 3D visualization, and data management. The role emphasizes applying advanced knowledge across disciplines and advancing innovative research and project deliverables.

Responsibilities include evaluating experiments, guiding procedures, managing technical equipment, and mentoring project staff, with collaboration and

Responsibilities

• Receives/reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Terminal degree or equivalent training in specialization

Tools

3D visualization software

Data management tools

Software development tools

Job description

Department:Civil EngineeringSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Posting Information

• Develop and maintain software tools for infrastructure inspection, defect quantification, 3D visualization, and data management.
• Implement and evaluate computer vision and machine learning algorithms for infrastructure assessment.
• Support secure software deployment, cybersecurity compliance, system security documentation, testing, and evaluation in accordance with applicable government requirements.
• Collaborate with research personnel and external partners, including participation in biweekly in-person project meetings.
• Prepare technical reports, research publications, and project deliverables.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.