Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Division

Divison of Academic Affairs

Department

Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Contractual

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Contractual

Salary Range

$19.00 - $23.00 / hour

Fund Source

Federal/Grant

Job Summary

The postdoctoral candidate is expected to work on emerging mobility technologies focused on connected automated vehicles and cybersecurity. The research will combine AI/machine learning, cybersecurity and control theory to advance knowledge on automated vehicle control and their resilience to cyberattacks. The postdoctoral researcher will play a leading role in developing research concepts and performing rigorous analytical research under the supervision of PI. The candidate will participate in other ongoing research activities within the areas of connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems and develop new research ideas on emerging mobility.

Job Duties

• Manage multiple projects on emerging mobility under the supervision/guidance of the PI
• Publish/write research articles and write proposals for external funding
• Advance research at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity and control theory
• Help mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Participate in other ongoing research activities within the areas of connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems

Requested Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Transportation Systems Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and/or C#, C++
• Knowledge of connected and automated vehicles control
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation systems

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ST01539

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

06/03/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

08/03/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documentation to your application, prior to submission:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Transcripts (all academic)
• List contact information for three professional references within the reference page of the application

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?

   
   
   • Career Fair
   • Morgan's Career Website
   • Another Job Website
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Word of Mouth
   • Other

2. * Did you obtain a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Transportation Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university?

   
   
   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

   
   

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Research Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Reference Letter