Postdoctoral Research Scholar

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 58 656 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Retirement and Leave

Career development courses

Access to wellness programs

Childcare benefits

Recreation memberships

Résumé du poste

A prestigious engineering college in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to focus on transportation research related to human-Autonomous Vehicle interactions. Responsibilities include designing research experiments, conducting data analysis, and supervising students. A PhD in a relevant field is required for this position, along with strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in transportation, economics, industrial engineering, psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills. Self-motivated with professional work ethics.
• Experience in behavioral economics, human factors, statistics, and experimental design.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement research experiments in human-automation interaction.
• Conduct data analysis and contribute to paper writing.
• Supervise and advise graduate and undergraduate students.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Behavioral economics

Human factors

Statistics

Experimental design

Formation

PhD in transportation, economics, industrial engineering, psychology, or related field

Outils

Driving simulators

Game theory

Human-computer interaction

Description du poste

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the NC State College of Engineering, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) department, Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on transportation research related to human-Autonomous Vehicle (AV) interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research experiments in human-automation interaction.
• Conduct data analysis and contribute to paper writing.
• Supervise and advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assist in developing research proposals and be involved in professional community activities.

The research project will study how human users (drivers or AV users) interact with AVs to investigate problems such as: (1) how human drivers decide whether to cooperate with AVs (e.g., yield or not) and (2) how AV users decide whether to accept cooperation from algorithmic design. The goal is to identify influential factors in human-AV interactions, understand the decision-making process from cognitive and behavioral economics perspectives, and develop strategies to promote human-AV cooperation (e.g., via improved communication design or nudging). A simulator network with multiple connected driving simulators will be utilized.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in transportation, economics, industrial engineering, psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills. Self-motivated with professional work ethics.
• Highly desirable experience in one or more of: behavioral economics, human factors, statistics, and experimental design.
• Experience in one or more of: multi-agent interaction, driving simulators, game theory, and human-computer interaction.
• Valid NC Driver's License not required; no Commercial Driver's License required.

Work schedule: M-F, 8 AM-5 PM unless noted otherwise.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
• LEAD courses to enhance career development
• Access to events and wellness programs; childcare benefits and recreation memberships may be available

Application Details

• Recruitment range: $58,656-$60,000
• Anticipated hiring range and details provided during the search
• Open date: 11/13/2023
• Required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, References
• Supplemental questions and online application process included

Equal opportunity notice: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For general questions about the application process, contact Human Resources. Final candidates are subject to background checks. E-Verify participation is required.