Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Morgan State University; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Contractual) in the Division of Academic Affairs, Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies, Washington, DC. The fellow will work on connected automated vehicles, cybersecurity, and AI-driven control theory to advance vehicle resilience to cyber threats under the PI.

The role includes managing projects, publishing research, mentoring students, and developing new ideas for external funding in ITS-related areas.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Strong programming language skills (Python, Matlab, C#, C++).
• Knowledge of connected and automated vehicles and ITS helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects on emerging mobility under PI supervision.
• Publish/write research articles and proposals for external funding.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to ITS research activities.

Skills

Python

Matlab

C#

C++

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Transportation Systems Engineering

Job description

Posting Summary

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL) Division Divison of Academic Affairs Department Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies Work Status Full Time Position Category Contractual FLSA Exempt Pay Range Contractual Salary Range $19.00 - $23.00 / hour Fund Source Federal/Grant 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.

Other Preferences for Consideration 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