Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) - NCIT

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University's NCIT seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering to lead interdisciplinary research on surface transportation systems and to help expand NCIT's external funding through proposals. The role emphasizes collaboration with NCIT leadership and faculty in alignment with US DOT center goals.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Civil or Transportation Engineering and will contribute to mentoring students, publishing high-quality research, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research in surface transportation infrastructure systems and related methodologies.
• Develop proposals and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on interdisciplinary projects.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students on research.
• Assist in planning and provisioning NCIT labs and tools.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach events.
• Performs other duties to support NCIT leadership.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Independent work

Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

PhD in Civil/Transportation Eng

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Python

Synchro

VISSIM

Job description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) - NCIT

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: Department of Civil Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Important Immigration information

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

The Prairie View A&M University National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) seeks a dynamic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering. The postdoctoral researcher will lead and participate in interdisciplinary, funded research projects related to surface transportation infrastructure systems. The selected candidate is expected to have the necessary background, assist with expanding NCIT's external funding portfolio through grant proposals, as well as work collaboratively with the NCIT leadership and faculty researchers to plan, develop and implement programs that meet the goals of the US Department of Transportation University Transportation Center Program.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cutting-edge research in surface transportation infrastructure systems, systems engineering methodologies, and emerging transportation technologies.
• Increase NCIT's research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high quality peer-reviewed journal articles and grant reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams on interdisciplinary projects that aligns with NCIT research pillars and core areas.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students with research projects and encourage them to present and publish.
• Assist in the planning, designing, equipping and operationalizing of NICT research labs, by coordinating the procurement of equipment and software tools with guidance from the NCIT Director.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach events to support personal growth and NCIT's professional development goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the NCIT director and the research team.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related transportation field or discipline.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and demonstration of skills with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and work cooperatively with others to contribute to team-based initiatives.
• Strong demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong demonstration of interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of research experience in one or more of the transportation related fields (augmented reality/virtual reality, building information modeling, data analytics, digital twinning, multi-modal modeling, or system engineering).
• Demonstrated experience with either writing or assisting with grant proposals.
• Experience with research dissemination through technical conferences and high-quality peer-reviewed publications is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Experiences in ArcGIS, AutoCAD products, MATLAB, Python, Synchro, VISSIM, and others are highly desired.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and students.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving research environment.

Other Requirements

• Ability to perform standard office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to const