Post Doctoral Scholar

3 weeks ago


Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty, and alumni address society's greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World, and NASA, to name a few.

The Opportunity:

A position for a postdoctoral researcher is available in Urban Networks, Mobility, and Dynamics Lab led by Dr. Samiul Hasan of the University of Central Florida. The primary research areas of the position are advanced traffic management, traffic prediction, traffic incident management, and infrastructure resilience. Candidates with research experience of applying machine learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI) methods in one of these areas are highly encouraged to apply. The postdoc will be actively involved in projects to develop AI/ML based algorithms for traffic prediction and resilience analytics. The duties of the position include conducting original research, managing projects, mentoring students, writing journal articles, presenting research findings, assisting in writing research proposals and project reports, and other tasks as needed. Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering/Computer Science/Data Science/Operations Research

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in transportation engineering or a closely related field such as machine learning, computer science, operations research, or data science, with research experience in transportation. The candidate should be proficient with Python programming and have excellent English communication and writing skills.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, the contact information of two references, and 1-2 sample papers to Dr. Samiul Hasan (samiul.hasan@ucf.edu). The review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For any question, please feel free to contact Dr. Samiul Hasan.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.


  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    3 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    We are seeking a post doctoral scholar to join an USDA sponsored project, to conduct the metabolomics, lipidomics, vitamins and mineral analyses of tropical crops germplasm. The germplasm resources of tropical and subtropical fruits, and sugarcanes and related grasses maintained at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (SHRS) in Miami, FL provide a...


  • Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    We are seeking a post doctoral scholar to join an USDA sponsored project, to conduct the metabolomics, lipidomics, vitamins and mineral analyses of tropical crops germplasm. The germplasm resources of tropical and subtropical fruits, and sugarcanes and related grasses maintained at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (SHRS) in Miami, FL provide a...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    We are seeking a post doctoral scholar to join an USDA sponsored project, to conduct the metabolomics, lipidomics, vitamins and mineral analyses of tropical crops germplasm. The germplasm resources of tropical and subtropical fruits, and sugarcanes and related grasses maintained at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (SHRS) in Miami, FL provide a...


  • Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Unleash YOUR Potential With Us As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    3 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Unleash YOUR Potential With Us As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward...


  • Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    The Department of Population Health Sciences is developing a robust interdisciplinary population health research team that uses theory and methods from multiple disciplines to broaden our understanding of the pathways that produce health and health disparities at the population level. The department currently consists of faculty with training in...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    The Department of Population Health Sciences is developing a robust interdisciplinary population health research team that uses theory and methods from multiple disciplines to broaden our understanding of the pathways that produce health and health disparities at the population level. The department currently consists of faculty with training in...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    2 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Unleash YOUR Potential With UsAs a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us...


  • Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Unleash YOUR Potential With UsAs a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us...


  • Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Unleash Your Potential With UsAs a next-generation public research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become an integral part of our mission to...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Unleash Your Potential With UsAs a next-generation public research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become an integral part of our mission to...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    3 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    The Opportunity: We seek a postdoctoral researcher within the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida. The postdoc will be advised by Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna and will work within her research group and have access to her laboratory facilities. Donaldson Hanna's research focuses on understanding the formation and evolution of Solar...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Help us rethink the written word by investigating the perceptual and psychophysical underpinnings of digital text. The ideal candidate would be a recently-finished (or about to finish) PhD in Psychology or Vision Science, with extensive training in psychophysical and behavioral methods for vision science experiments. Candidates with related backgrounds...

  • Post Doctoral Scholar

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    The Opportunity:We seek a postdoctoral researcher within the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida. The postdoc will be advised by Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna and will work within her research group and have access to her laboratory facilities. Donaldson Hanna's research focuses on understanding the formation and evolution of Solar...


  • Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    The Opportunity: We seek a postdoctoral researcher within the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida. The postdoc will be advised by Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna and will work within her research group and have access to her laboratory facilities. Donaldson Hanna's research focuses on understanding the formation and evolution of Solar...


  • Orlando, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Help us rethink the written word by investigating the perceptual and psychophysical underpinnings of digital text. The ideal candidate would be a recently-finished (or about to finish) PhD in Psychology or Vision Science, with extensive training in psychophysical and behavioral methods for vision science experiments. Candidates with related backgrounds...


  • Orlando, United States Nemours Children\'s Health Full time

    Nemours is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow (Research) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida. The Post Doctoral Fellow will design and conduct original research for both internally and externally funded projects of interest to the Genitourinary Development lab. With the guidance of the research scientist, the Post Doctoral Fellow is...

  • Post Doctotal Scholar

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Prof. Yang Yang's group ) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for Postdoctoral Research Associates to carry out research in acidic/alkaline membrane electrolyzers and fuel cells. Research efforts in the Yang lab are directed toward studying the surface and interface engineering of functional materials at the nano/atomic scale for...


  • Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time

    Prof. Yang Yang's group ) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for Postdoctoral Research Associates to carry out research in acidic/alkaline membrane electrolyzers and fuel cells. Research efforts in the Yang lab are directed toward studying the surface and interface engineering of functional materials at the nano/atomic scale for...


  • Orlando, Florida, United States Florida Virtual School Full time

    PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify.Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 12 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development...