Postdoctoral Fellow in transportation engineering
- Howard University
- Location: Washington, DC
- Job Number: 7112937
- Posting Date: Oct 10, 2022
Job Description
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The postdoctoral fellow will be working on several Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Amazon-funded projects. Preferred skills include econometric and machine learning modeling, statistical analysis, programming (Python, Gauss, R), Geographic information system (GIS), survey design, and data collection. In addition, candidates with an interest in traffic operations, crash data analytics, and safety operations, among others are of interest.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Demonstrated potential for state-of-the-art research in transportation engineering.
Successfully completing the research projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Evidence of research and professional potential on the basis of past experience?
Research experience on the basis of past experience and/or on the basis of publication and scholarly records.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Recent graduates with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering/ Urban Planning/ Transportation Engineering-related areas are preferred and encouraged to apply.
COVID - 19 Vaccination Information:
All newly hired faculty, staff and student employees are required to vaccinate and to have proof of vaccination(s) upon their first day of employment. Please familiarize yourself with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements and verification policy.
Exemption and Waiver Information:
Medical and religious exemptions from vaccinations will be granted in accordance with federal and local law. Employees must request an exemption by completing the COVID-19 vaccination exemption request form.
More information on Howard University's COVID-19 response and protocol can be found here.
The postdoctoral fellow will be working on several Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Amazon-funded projects. Preferred skills include econometric and machine learning modeling, statistical analysis, programming (Python, Gauss, R), Geographic information system (GIS), survey design, and data collection. In addition, candidates with an interest in traffic operations, crash data analytics, and safety operations, among others are of interest.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Demonstrated potential for state-of-the-art research in transportation engineering.
Successfully completing the research projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Evidence of research and professional potential on the basis of past experience?
Research experience on the basis of past experience and/or on the basis of publication and scholarly records.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Recent graduates with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering/ Urban Planning/ Transportation Engineering-related areas are preferred and encouraged to apply.
COVID - 19 Vaccination Information:
All newly hired faculty, staff and student employees are required to vaccinate and to have proof of vaccination(s) upon their first day of employment. Please familiarize yourself with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements and verification policy.
Exemption and Waiver Information:
Medical and religious exemptions from vaccinations will be granted in accordance with federal and local law. Employees must request an exemption by completing the COVID-19 vaccination exemption request form.
More information on Howard University's COVID-19 response and protocol can be found here.
