Description

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Transportation Center (KUTC) and the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of transportation engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Alexandra Kondyli and Dr. Steven Schrock. Highly qualified candidates with backgrounds in driver behavior modeling, driving simulation, connected and automated vehicles, spatial data analysis, or transportation safety are particularly encouraged to apply. The preferred start date is January 5, 2026. This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment contingent on demonstrated research performance and funding availability.

Job Description

75% Research

• Conduct and oversee laboratory and/or computational research.
• Assist in mentoring and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students with their research.
• Analyze data associated with conducted research.
• Prepare research papers.
• Lead and assist in preparation of research proposals.

15% - Reporting and Dissemination of Research

• Prepare and present updates on research projects.
• Assist in the preparation of research reports.
• Participate in group meetings and present findings in seminars and conferences.

10% - Teaching

• Assist the CEAE Department in teaching graduate classes (up to 1 class per academic year), depending on schedule and other research activities.

Position Requirements

On-site work required at University of Kansas Lawrence Campus; remote work may be possible as conditions require and will be decided between supervisor and hired candidate.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on transportation engineering, or closely related field by date of appointment.
2. Strong written communication skills as evidenced in application materials.
3. Academic excellence and research achievement as demonstrated through journal publications, participation in funded research projects, and/or participation in proposal development.
4. Experience working in a team environment as evidenced in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, November 24, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6 months.

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