Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Driving Safety Research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) seeks a post-doctoral research associate in driving safety research. This is a full-time, benefited position with funding for an initial period of one year. Pending satisfactory performance, the position is typically extended to two years. The primary goal of the program is to develop the research careers of recent doctoral graduates with a focus on driving safety research, through a program that encourages creativity and independent discovery in collaboration between two research institutions with extensive records of accomplishment in these fields.
The post-doctoral research associate will conduct driving safety research in close collaboration with research scientists at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety (LMRIS) in Hopkinton, MA as well as with faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass). Duties will include conducting original research, publishing in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, participating in seminars and work groups, and collaborating on research grant applications. The post-doctoral research associate will spend roughly equal amounts of time in residence at each institution.
The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in industrial engineering, psychology, or a related field. The candidate will have less than five years’ post-doctorate experience, a demonstrated record of individual initiative and originality in research, strong analytic skills, and the potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years. Experience with the use of driving simulators, instrumented vehicles, and eye trackers to study human behavior are desirable. Access to such equipment is available at both institutions. Preference will be given to applicants whose training, skills and research interests match the research interests of mentors at LMRIS and UMass.
For more information, go to http://mie.umass.edu and www.libertymutualgroup.com/researchinstitute (LMRIS).
The annual salary range is $38,500 - $45,250, including full benefits. This position is contingent upon funding. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, names of three references, and a brief description (1000 to 1500 words) of research that might be undertaken during the first year. Applicants should contact faculty/researchers at LMRIS and UMass Amherst to identify and develop their proposed research. It is expected that the proposed research will reflect the results of communications with potential mentors at both institutions. Review of applications will begin on March 11, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Anticipated start date of 7/1/13.
Applications can be submitted as a single PDF file to: miedept@ecs.umass.edu. They can also be sent to: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Human Factors PostDoc Search Committee, ELab I Building, 160 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9265.
The post-doctoral research associate will conduct driving safety research in close collaboration with research scientists at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety (LMRIS) in Hopkinton, MA as well as with faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass). Duties will include conducting original research, publishing in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, participating in seminars and work groups, and collaborating on research grant applications. The post-doctoral research associate will spend roughly equal amounts of time in residence at each institution.
The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in industrial engineering, psychology, or a related field. The candidate will have less than five years’ post-doctorate experience, a demonstrated record of individual initiative and originality in research, strong analytic skills, and the potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years. Experience with the use of driving simulators, instrumented vehicles, and eye trackers to study human behavior are desirable. Access to such equipment is available at both institutions. Preference will be given to applicants whose training, skills and research interests match the research interests of mentors at LMRIS and UMass.
For more information, go to http://mie.umass.edu and www.libertymutualgroup.com/researchinstitute (LMRIS).
The annual salary range is $38,500 - $45,250, including full benefits. This position is contingent upon funding. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, names of three references, and a brief description (1000 to 1500 words) of research that might be undertaken during the first year. Applicants should contact faculty/researchers at LMRIS and UMass Amherst to identify and develop their proposed research. It is expected that the proposed research will reflect the results of communications with potential mentors at both institutions. Review of applications will begin on March 11, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Anticipated start date of 7/1/13.
Applications can be submitted as a single PDF file to: miedept@ecs.umass.edu. They can also be sent to: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Human Factors PostDoc Search Committee, ELab I Building, 160 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9265.
