Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Houston, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS

Post Doctoral Fellow - (STA014041)  
Organization
: H0137 INFO SCI TECHNOLOGY 

Description

 

The CYBER-CARE consortium, USDOT Tier-1 University Transportation Center, aims to promote interdisciplinary research and education across both transportation and cybersecurity domains. CYBER-CARE’s consortium partners include Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Rice University (Rice), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), the University of Cincinnati (UC), and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM).

The CYBER-CARE consortium is looking for Post Doc, effective as soon as possible. Prospective candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in either Transportation Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a field closely related to transportation and cybersecurity. The successful candidates will contribute to multiple research projects in the following areas:

  • Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Cybersecurity,
  • AI Applications and Transportation Data Security,
  • Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Cybersecurity
  • Next-Generation Transportation Cybersecurity System.

The ideal candidate should possess, understand and apply a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

  • Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
  • Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
  • May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
  • May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
  • May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
  • Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
  • May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required.

    • EEO/AA

     

    Qualifications

     

    Doctoral and No experience

    Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

    Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of one selected publication and contact information of two references in a single PDF file. 

    Additional Job Posting Information: 

    The successful candidates will be encouraged to submit the output of their work to scientific conferences and professional meetings. In addition, CYBER-CARE will recruit multiple fully-funded PhD students very soon. The successful candidates should help to supervise PhD students involved in the projects.

    Other preferred qualifications include:  

    • Experience in proposal writing
    • Strong programming or data analysis skills
    • excellent academic writing
    • presentation skills
    • A minimum two years of postdoctoral experience

     
    Salary: Commensurate with experience 
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Publications 
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits 
    Job Posting
    : Feb 6, 2024, 11:46:02 AM

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