Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

VS-Postdoc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VS-Postdoc is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on emerging mobility technologies focusing on connected automated vehicles and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will manage projects, publish research, and mentor students, contributing to advancements in vehicle control resilience against cyberattacks.

A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, along with knowledge in AI, programming, and transportation systems. This position offers full-time engagement with a salary range of $19 - $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and/or C#, C++.
• Knowledge of connected and automated vehicles control.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects on emerging mobility under supervision.
• Publish/write research articles and proposals for funding.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Matlab, C#, C++)

Connected and automated vehicles control

Intelligent Transportation systems

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Transportation Systems Engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

2026-06-29

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19 - $23 per hour

Posted: 2 days ago

Application Due: 07/03/2026

Category: Electrical Engineering

Salary Range

$19.00 - $23.00 / hour

Job Summary

The postdoctoral candidate is expected to work on emerging mobility technologies focused on connected automated vehicles and cybersecurity. The research will combine AI/machine learning, cybersecurity and control theory to advance knowledge on automated vehicle control and their resilience to cyberattacks. The postdoctoral researcher will play a leading role in developing research concepts and performing rigorous analytical research under the supervision of PI. The candidate will participate in other ongoing research activities within the areas of connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems and develop new research ideas on emerging mobility.

Job Duties

Manage multiple projects on emerging mobility under the supervision/guidance of the PI

Publish/write research articles and write proposals for external funding

Advance research at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity and control theory

Help mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Participate in other ongoing research activities within the areas of connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems

Requested Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Transportation Systems Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and/or C#, C++

Knowledge of connected and automated vehicles control

Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation systems

Posting Number: ST01539

Number of Vacancies: 1

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documentation to your application, prior to submission:

Research Statement

Transcripts (all academic)

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