Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Posting Summary

The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) of the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University is accepting applications for a Post‑Doctoral Research Associate position in transportation modeling and planning. The appointment is two years, renewable based on results and funding. Remote work is allowed two days a week. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The position is grant‑funded and contingent on available funding.

• Conduct transportation analysis and develop modeling tools under the supervision of Dr. Robert Noland.
• Lead research assignments on the Mobility Net project funded by NSF and assess tool suitability for planners.
• Engage with the transportation planning community via workshops, focus groups, and other venues to evaluate feasibility of tools.
• Contribute to additional research projects at VTC in collaboration with faculty and staff, including safety, travel behavior, and policy research.
• Prepare manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant proposals.

• PhD in urban planning, civil engineering, geography, urban informatics, or a similar field with strong analytic skills.
• Advanced statistical analysis skills, expertise with Stata or R, and familiarity with Python.
• Experience with geographic information systems software; knowledge of Git is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new methods and work independently.

• Experience with qualitative research and focus group organization.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

The minimum salary for a calendar year appointment is $75,000, with the final offer determined by experience, qualifications, and available funding.

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./non‑discrimination‑statement.

Submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and the names and contact details of three references. Applications will be reviewed starting March 15, 2026. Any inquiries can be directed to Prof. Robert Noland at rnoland.