Postdoctoral Researcher — Rail & Transit Infrastructure

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Rail Department within the Advanced Infrastructure Center (CAIT). The role involves independent research with clearly defined objectives, coordinating resources, and tracking progress to meet both short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities include supervising students, recruiting new team members, and ensuring quality control across projects. The candidate will contribute to reports, journal articles, and conference presentations

Qualifications

• PhD required in civil engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for project execution.
• Track project performance to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust constraints based on financial analysis.
• Directly oversee work by team members and students; interview/hire as needed.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance on rail and transit projects.
• Write technical reports and prepare journal articles and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with CAIT faculty, staff, and industry partners; report on research activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Rail Department within the Advanced Infrastructure Center (CAIT). The role involves independent research with clearly defined objectives, coordinating resources, and tracking progress to meet both short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities include supervising students, recruiting new team members, and ensuring quality control across projects. The candidate will contribute to reports, journal articles, and conference presentations