Transportation Electrification Postdoctoral Scholar

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Larson Transportation Institute in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research within the field of Transportation Engineering. This position will primarily focus on transportation electrification and dynamic system modeling; the successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research projects in smart mobility, particularly concerning electric and automated vehicles, and their profound impact on multi-scale transportation system modeling.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and conduct research activities related to transportation electrification and/or transportation system modeling.

• Author and co-author high-quality journal papers.

• Collaborate and coordinate research efforts with both internal and external research teams and industry partners.

• Provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI) in the preparation of grant proposals.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in civil engineering or a related field by the appointment start date.

• Strong background and hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas of transportation engineering: transportation electrification, transportation systems modeling, automated vehicles, reinforcement learning, or AI applications in transportation engineering.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to conduct high-quality research and showcase research outcomes through prior publications and presentations.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

• A strong background in mathematical modeling and programming is preferred.

Additional Information:

Interested applicants should submit an academic CV, a research vision statement outlining future career goals, and contact information for at least three academic references with their online application.

This is a term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire, with a possibility of renewal.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Xianbiao (XB) Hu ([email protected] , https://sites.psu.edu/xbhu ) with any questions or inquiries related to the position. When contacting Dr. Hu, please include "LTI postdoc position on transportation electrification" in the email subject line.

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