Human Factors Post-Doc Position at UMTRI
Human Factors Post-Doc Position at UMTRI
Dear STTG Members,
Notice of Open Position
Title: Research Fellow
Posting Number: 101428
This position offers the opportunity to develop a research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic/research career. Extensions are available dependent upon performance and funding.
The quality of life in Ann Arbor is outstanding. The combination of a large, major research university and a small, safe, family-oriented community make Ann Arbor an ideal environment to develop an academic and research career. Ann Arbor also offers an outstanding combination of sports, recreation, and cultural events.
U-M EOE/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Dear STTG Members,
Please see the job posting for a post-doc research fellow at UMTRI.
You can also send your application information
to Dr. Shan Bao Shanbao@umich.edu
Please contact Dr. Shan Bao with any further
questions regarding this position.Notice of Open Position
Title: Research Fellow
Posting Number: 101428
Post
Doctoral Research Fellow
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Human Factors group
of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute is seeking an
outstanding Post Doctoral Research Fellow for a one-year, renewable
appointment. The Human Factors Group studies the interactions of the
driver, the vehicle, and the environment. The underlying rationale for research
in this division is that well-designed vehicles and driving environments make
the driving task safer, easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Research
conducted by the Human Factors group ranges from basic to translational in
purpose, individual to policy in focus, experimental to simulation in design,
utilizing a breadth of research methods, including surveys, qualitative and
quantitative data collection, driving simulation and instrumented vehicles
using state-of-the-art technologies.
The successful
candidate will: 1) author and co-author peer-reviewed publications and
presentations at professional meetings; 2) collaborate in ongoing research and
new research proposals with faculty; and, 3) help supervise and train
undergraduate and graduate students. Other desirable characteristics
include: team player, statistical and data mining skills in data analyzing,
writing skills, and experience using traffic, crash, and other sources of
public data to address compelling and relevant research questions.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications include
a PhD or equivalent in human factors or related area, expertise in driver
behavior modeling, knowledge and/or experience relating to different study designs
(e.g., mixed models and multivariate regression models), familiar with database
SQL ,statistical analysis software such as SAS or R and data mining techniques
such as Support Vector Machine or Neural Network, and a history of
accomplishments demonstrating the ability to make strong contributions to the
scholarly literature.
To apply, submit a
cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of three people who would
be willing to provide a letter of recommendation. Please submit all
materials as a single document in response to this posting ( ) through the
University of Michigan jobs portal (http://umjobs.org).
Additional
InformationThis position offers the opportunity to develop a research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic/research career. Extensions are available dependent upon performance and funding.
The quality of life in Ann Arbor is outstanding. The combination of a large, major research university and a small, safe, family-oriented community make Ann Arbor an ideal environment to develop an academic and research career. Ann Arbor also offers an outstanding combination of sports, recreation, and cultural events.
U-M EOE/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
