at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Hiring Department: Civil, Materials and Environmental Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024333
Posting Close Date: April 2, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Transportation and Logistics (TransLog) Laboratory at the University of Illinois Chicago is at the forefront of researching innovative solutions to today's transportation challenges. Our mission is to contribute to the understanding, design, development, and evaluation of efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced transportation systems at different scales.
We are excited to announce an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a passion for redefining transportation through emerging clean technologies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our ongoing projects on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and truck platooning, aiming to revolutionize how people and goods move in an environmentally friendly manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous mathematical modeling and analysis of modern transportation systems, focusing on clean transportation technologies.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and evaluate innovative transportation solutions.
Contribute to the development of research reports and proposals.
Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at leading conferences.
Mentor graduate students and engage in the academic life of the TransLog group and the CME department.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
Strong background in transportation systems modeling and analysis.
Expertise in clean transportation technologies, particularly Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and truck platooning.
Proficiency in optimization modeling and software (e.g., Python and Gurobi/CPLEX).
Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in reputable scientific journals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
What We Offer:
A vibrant, highly collaborative research environment.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects with real-world impact.
Supportive team and networking opportunities within the field.How to Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to send a CV, including a list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests to Professor Bo Zou (). The University of Illinois Chicago is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. We encourage applications from candidates who enhance our diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
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