Postdoctoral Researcher (Transportation Engineering) – NCIT

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University, Department of Civil Engineering, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transportation Engineering within NCIT. The role focuses on cutting-edge surface transportation systems research, contributing to proposals, and publishing high-quality work.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, help build NCIT labs, attend seminars, and support NCIT’s goals. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with good communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, project management, and confidentiality.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Python, and transport modeling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research in surface transportation infrastructure and emerging technologies.
• Develop and submit new proposals and publish peer-reviewed articles and grant reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on interdisciplinary projects aligned with NCIT pillars.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students and encourage presenting and publishing.
• Assist in planning and equipping NCIT labs, coordinating equipment and software procurement.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach events to support growth and NCIT goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the NCIT director and research team.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field

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

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.

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 constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must meet an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position may occasionally require working outside of regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet project deadlines, supporting time-sensitive initiatives, or responding to urgent matters.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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