Terminal Degree : PhD in Transportation Engineering
Specific Experience : Experience in transportation safety and operations research, crash data analysis, advanced statistical modeling, GIS applications, research proposal development, peer-reviewed publication, and graduate student research support.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses : Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification.
Physical Demands:
Bending, Crawling Twisting, Push/Pulling, Climbing, Squatting, Lifting under and over 50 lbs. will be occasionally up to 33% of the time .
Standing and vision will require up to 66% of the time .
Sitting, walking, reaching above and below shoulder will require 33-66% of the time .
This position will require a physical examination based on the physical demands required
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Posting Date:
March 27, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 10, 2026
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - CE - Intelligent Transportation Systems (Hany Hassan (00060355))
Work Location:
3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to advancing research activities in transportation engineering, with emphasis on traffic safety, road user behavior, traffic operations, and intelligent transportation systems. The position will support the development of competitive research proposals to secure state and federal funding, lead the preparation of high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to dissemination of research findings at national conferences. The appointee will also assist in supervising graduate students, provide technical guidance on data-driven and AI-based safety analyses, and support ongoing research projects aligned with the Center's objectives. The position is designed to strengthen the group's research productivity, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and expand externally funded research in transportation safety and operations.
Roles and Responsibilities :
Research Development & Execution: Design and conduct research in transportation engineering with focus on traffic safety, road user behavior, traffic operations, connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). 25%
Proposal Development: Lead and contribute to competitive research proposals for state and federal funding (USDOT, FHWA, NSF, NCHRP, LTRC, etc.). 25%
Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform advanced statistical analysis, safety modeling (e.g., crash modeling, CMFs), AI/ML applications, simulation, and large-scale data processing. 15%
Scholarly Publications: Lead preparation and submission of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts; contribute to TRB papers and conference presentations. 15%
Graduate Student Mentorship: Support faculty in supervising MS and PhD students; provide guidance on methodology, analysis, and academic writing. 8%
Project Management Support: Assist with project coordination, milestone tracking, progress reporting, and sponsor deliverables. 5%
Technology Transfer & Outreach: Support preparation of technical reports, practitioner guidelines, workshops, and agency presentations. 4%
Collaboration & Administrative Support: Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, meetings with partners, and limited grant administration coordination. 3%
Lsu · 3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall