Postdoctoral Researcher — Transportation SHM Specialist

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary and retirement plan

Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Howard University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for its University Transportation Center. The successful candidate will specialize in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure, leading federally funded projects aimed at advancing sensing and data analysis techniques.

This role offers the opportunity to engage in collaborative research with faculty, conduct field work, and contribute to significant scholarly outputs. The position features a salary range of $60,000–$70,000, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific and/or research discipline related to the research projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural health monitoring, system identification, and signal processing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse research team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute research activities on transportation infrastructure safety.
• Collaborate with internal faculty and researchers for SHM method design.
• Conduct field deployments and process large-scale time-series data.

Skills

Structural health monitoring

System identification

Signal processing

Statistical techniques

Machine learning

Programming (MATLAB, Python)

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Howard University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for its University Transportation Center. The successful candidate will specialize in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure, leading federally funded projects aimed at advancing sensing and data analysis techniques.

This role offers the opportunity to engage in collaborative research with faculty, conduct field work, and contribute to significant scholarly outputs. The position features a salary range of $60,000–$70,000, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional growth.