Post-Doctoral Associate in Transportation Systems and Urban Science in the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) - Dr. Monica Menendez
Role Overview
The Division of Engineering and the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) at NYU Abu Dhabi invite applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the research group of Prof. Monica Menendez.
The group focuses on monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of multimodal transportation systems.
Particular attention is paid to new vehicle technologies and data sources, and to combining traditional traffic flow theory with new empirically derived models and data science ideas.
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Position Overview
The Division of Engineering and the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) at NYU Abu Dhabi invite applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the research group of Prof. Monica Menendez.
The group focuses on monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of multimodal transportation systems.
Particular attention is paid to new vehicle technologies and data sources, and to combining traditional traffic flow theory with new empirically derived models and data science ideas.
Requirements
- Applicants must have received a PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or a related field.
- Applicants must be within their first 5 years since receiving their PhD.
- Experience in transportation, particularly related to urban science, is required.
- Excellent communication skills in English and scientific creativity are essential.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary is dependent upon qualifications and terms of employment are very competitive.
- Benefits include a flexible working environment, annual home-leave travel allowance, generous housing and relocation benefits, and medical insurance.
- Educational subsidies for children are provided.
- Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used).
- Researchers have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, and access to world-class research facilities.
Application Process
- Applications are accepted immediately and candidates are considered until the position is filled.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, transcript, statement of research interests, and at least two reference letters, all in PDF format.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated abroad by a major American research university.
NYU Abu Dhabi is an equal-opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on monitoring, modeling, and controlling operations of multimodal transportation systems.
- Combine traditional traffic flow theory concepts with new empirically derived models and data science ideas.
- Study new vehicle technologies and data sources in transportation research.
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