Post Doctoral Research Associate -2
Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.
At Howard University, we prioritize well‑being and professional growth.
Here Is What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Job Purpose
Howard University’s University Transportation Center seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure. The associate will lead and support federally funded projects aimed at developing and deploying advanced sensing, data analysis, and system-identity techniques to assess the condition of transportation assets.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: NA
Nature And Scope
Support transportation engineering research at Howard University. The role engages with internal faculty and researchers, as well as external partners.
Principal Accountabilities
Support the Center’s mission by managing and executing research activities on transportation infrastructure safety, research implementation, and technology transfer initiatives.
Collaborate with internal faculty, researchers, and external partners to plan and carry out research to design, implement, and validate structural health monitoring (SHM) methods.
Conduct field deployments; process large-scale time-series data; apply statistical, machine-learning, computer vision, and signal-processing methods to detect damage or degradation.
Contribute to proposal writing, technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Facilitate workshops, seminars, and public engagement events related to transportation engineering.
Assist in meeting all reporting requirements for sponsored research projects.
Core Competencies
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in structural health monitoring, system identification, and signal processing.
Proficiency with system identification methods, structural dynamics, and programming environments (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Experience with statistical and machine-learning techniques applied to time-series or spatial data.
Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, adhere to deadlines, and collaborate across disciplines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse research team.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in a scientific and/or research discipline related to the research projects.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
$60,000-$70,000
#J-18808-Ljbffr
At Howard University, we prioritize well‑being and professional growth.
Here Is What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Job Purpose
Howard University’s University Transportation Center seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure. The associate will lead and support federally funded projects aimed at developing and deploying advanced sensing, data analysis, and system-identity techniques to assess the condition of transportation assets.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: NA
Nature And Scope
Support transportation engineering research at Howard University. The role engages with internal faculty and researchers, as well as external partners.
Principal Accountabilities
Support the Center’s mission by managing and executing research activities on transportation infrastructure safety, research implementation, and technology transfer initiatives.
Collaborate with internal faculty, researchers, and external partners to plan and carry out research to design, implement, and validate structural health monitoring (SHM) methods.
Conduct field deployments; process large-scale time-series data; apply statistical, machine-learning, computer vision, and signal-processing methods to detect damage or degradation.
Contribute to proposal writing, technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Facilitate workshops, seminars, and public engagement events related to transportation engineering.
Assist in meeting all reporting requirements for sponsored research projects.
Core Competencies
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in structural health monitoring, system identification, and signal processing.
Proficiency with system identification methods, structural dynamics, and programming environments (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Experience with statistical and machine-learning techniques applied to time-series or spatial data.
Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, adhere to deadlines, and collaborate across disciplines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse research team.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in a scientific and/or research discipline related to the research projects.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
$60,000-$70,000
#J-18808-Ljbffr