*Postdoctoral Associate – Transportation Engineering Specialty*

Fresno State Transportation Institute

Lyles College of Engineering


*Transportation Engineering *

*Postdoctoral Associate (12 months appointment)*


**Overview:*

The Fresno State Transportation Institute at California State University,
Fresno is a newly established regionally funded transportation institute
that focuses on advanced transportation systems. It is the seed of a unique
collaboration between California State University, Fresno and Fresno County
Transportation Authority. The Lyles College of Engineering is the largest
and oldest publicly supported engineering college in the San Joaquin Valley
in Central California. Fresno is the fifth largest city in the state of
California.

**Position Summary:*

The Fresno State Transportation Institute at California State University,
Fresno seeks applicants for a full time (12 months) postdoctoral associate
position in Transportation Engineering with emphasis in one or more of the
following areas: Advanced Transportation Systems (e.g. Automated
Transportation Systems, Shared Mobility Systems, etc.), Advanced
Transportation Energy Systems (e.g. Electric Vehicles, etc.), Advanced
Travel Demand Management Systems (e.g. Smartphone Transportation Apps,
Gamification, Data Fusion, etc), and/or Advanced Transportation Emissions
and Air Quality. The successful candidate is expected to possess experience
in Modeling, Simulation, and/or Optimization of Advanced Transportation
Systems; demonstrate knowledge and passion for advanced transportation
systems and transportation sustainability, and be a highly motivated and
hard-working postdoctoral researcher.

The postdoctoral associate will support Fresno State Transportation
Institute’s four focus areas: Education, Research, Public Service and
Outreach. The selected candidate will mainly work collaboratively with
faculty, staff, and with professionals from public agencies and industry;
conduct scholarly and applied research; pursue and work on grants on behalf
of the Institute; lead and mentor student researchers; assist in planning
and scheduling of Institute events and other activities; develop reports
and grant proposals; and conduct outreach activities with K-12 schools and
community colleges. Additionally, depending on department needs, the
successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses for additional compensation.

Candidates from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

**Required Education:*

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Candidates
nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; for continued
appointment, the doctorate must be completed by January 15, 2019. A
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering,
or a closely related engineering field, is also required.

**Required Experience:*

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty,
staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic
backgrounds.

**Preferred Qualifications:*

1) Experience working with public government agencies (local, regional,
state or federal) and/or private sector; 2) Experience writing and
developing grant proposals for external resources; 3) Evidence of scholarly
articles and conference presentations; and/or 4) Professional experience as
a Civil Engineer (i.e. PE license).

**Application Procedures:*

Review of application will begin August 27th, 2018, and will continue until
the position is filled. To apply, applicants must complete and submit an
application form (available at http://www.auxiliary.com/auxhr/jobs.html)
and attach the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing
required experience and preferred qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3)
a statement of research interests (no more than two pages, please); and 4)
a list of at least three professional references. Finalists will be
required to submit: 1) official transcripts, and 2) three letters of
recommendation. For inquires, contact: Dr. Aly Tawfik, Director, Fresno
State Transportation Institute, California State University, Fresno; 2320
E. San Ramon Ave., M/S EE94; Fresno, CA 93740-8030; Phone: 559.278.8791;
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

Applications (completed application form and required documents) may be
mailed, emailed, faxed or delivered in person to:

*Address:*

California State University, Fresno

Auxiliary Human Resources

2771 E. Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA 93710

*Fax: *(559) 278-0988

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