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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Larson Transportation Institute in the College of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University is actively seeking a highly motivated candidate to conduct research within the field of Transportation Engineering. This part-time research professor position will primarily focus on autonomous vehicles and dynamic system modeling, contributing to cutting-edge research projects in smart mobility, particularly concerning connected and automated vehicles and their profound impact on multi-scale transportation system modeling.

Qualified candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Demonstrate a strong background and hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas of transportation engineering: transportation systems modeling, automated vehicle development and testing, demand management, SLAM and perception, and AI applications in transportation engineering.
• Exhibit advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Display the ability to conduct high-quality research and showcase research outcomes through prior publications and presentations.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Preferred qualifications for this position include a strong background in mathematical modeling and programming, or substantial hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle development, testing, and simulation.

Key responsibilities associated with this position are as follows:

• Lead and conduct research activities related to automated and transportation system modeling.
• Provide technical support to an existing project that focuses on AV and traffic modeling.
• Author and co-author high-quality journal papers.
• Collaborate and coordinate research efforts with both internal and external research teams and industry partners.
• Provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI) in the preparation of grant proposals.

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents along with their application in WorkDay:

• An academic CV.
• A research vision statement outlining future career goals.
• Contact information for at least three academic references.

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