Postdoc — Transportation Infrastructure & Innovation

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University, Department of Civil Engineering, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering within NCIT. The role focuses on cutting-edge surface transportation systems research, contributing to proposals, and publishing high-quality work.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, help build NCIT labs, attend seminars, and support NCIT’s goals. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with good communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, project management, and confidentiality.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Python, and transport modeling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research in surface transportation infrastructure and emerging technologies.
• Develop and submit new proposals and publish peer-reviewed articles and grant reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on interdisciplinary projects aligned with NCIT pillars.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students and encourage presenting and publishing.
• Assist in planning and equipping NCIT labs, coordinating equipment and software procurement.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach events to support growth and NCIT goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the NCIT director and research team.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Python

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Prairie View A&M University, Department of Civil Engineering, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering within NCIT. The role focuses on cutting-edge surface transportation systems research, contributing to proposals, and publishing high-quality work.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, help build NCIT labs, attend seminars, and support NCIT’s goals. A Ph.D.