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    Research Assistant Professor - Lincoln, United States - University of Nebraska

    University of Nebraska
    University of Nebraska Lincoln, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Position Information

    Working Title Research Assistant Professor
    Department Civil & Environmental Engr-Lincoln-1059
    Requisition Number F_240017
    Posting Open Date 02/02/2024
    Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/08/2024
    Posting Close Date
    Open Until Filled Yes
    Description of Work
    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor in Transportation Engineering who will be closely affiliated with the Nebraska Transportation Center ( NTC ), a College of Engineering research entity. This position is a non-tenure track, 12-month appointment. Successful applicants will have the requisite experience in NTC's core research areas () and a demonstrable research capability that will enable them to develop proposals and secure funding in these areas. The successful candidate should be prepared to collaborate with colleagues, develop new research initiatives, and participate in ongoing research projects.

    Responsibilities
    • Manage, conduct, and participate in various research studies within fields of traffic engineering, transportation operations, transportation planning, transportation safety, transportation sustainability and resilience, transportation data science, connected and autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, logistics, and other areas to be determined.
    • Perform statistical analysis, computer simulation, optimization, and other applicable methods for research studies in the aforementioned areas.
    • Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on research studies.
    • Prepare and submit proposals/budgets to acquire new funding.
    • Meet with prospective clients to develop research partnerships and funded projects.
    • Prepare, write, review, and edit research reports, refereed journal articles, conference papers, research summaries, and status/progress reports.
    • Prepare and provide technical presentations for research sponsors.
    As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See .

    Minimum Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely-related field.
    • Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely-related field prior to the start date of the appointment.
    • Expertise in traffic engineering, transportation operations, transportation planning, transportation safety, transportation sustainability and resilience, transportation data science, connected and autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, or logistics.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • B.S. in Civil Engineering and/or a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.
    • Strong record of scholarly achievement (20 or more refereed publications) in the areas of traffic engineering, transportation operations, transportation planning, transportation safety, transportation sustainability and resilience, transportation data science, connected and autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, or logistics.
    • Relevant postdoctoral or industrial experience.
    • Strong record of grant applications and funding (10 or more funded projects and with one or more funded projects as PI of an Nebraska Department of Transportation project).
    • Working knowledge and/or research experience in four or more of the following areas:
      1. Work zone safety.
      2. Highway-rail grade crossings safety.
      3. Traffic engineering/operations.
      4. Crash analysis.
      5. Traffic simulation using software such as VISSIM , AIMSUN , and Transmodeler.
      6. Vehicle dynamics simulation using software such as CarSim and TruckSim.
      7. Autonomous driving systems simulation using software such as CARLA .
    • Active PE license. Successful candidates without professional licensure will be expected to obtain licensure within two years of hire.
    Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
    Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
    Criminal History Background Check Required No
    Posted Salary
    How to Apply
    Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
    1. Single page cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
    2. Curriculum vitae.
    3. Research statement.
    4. Statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer Program.
    5. Names and complete contact information for three to five references.
    Note: please combine the research and inclusive excellence statements into a single pdf document and attach as "Other Document" not to exceed five pages total.

    Please contact Dr. Nathan Huynh, Search Committee Chair, at or for additional information or assistance.

    For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
    Cathy Norquest


    Job Category
    Job Category (old) Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
    Job Type 12 Month (Faculty Only)
    Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date 08/15/24
    Appointment End Date 08/14/27
    Organizational Location Default Location

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Required Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Other Document
    4. List of References
    Optional Documents
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