Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Non Classified - Grade NA

Department/Organization: 214273 - Center for Advanced Vehicle Tech

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: Under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee, The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree.

Additional Department Summary: The Center for Advanced Vehicle Technology (CAVT) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral position to support on-going research programs in the area of engine control development and performance testing.

The College and/or CAVT will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations. Initial appointments are for up to one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity. This position will work under the direction of Dr. Joshua Bittle.

Required  Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant Engineering field, with experience related to connected and automated vehicle applications.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and include at least two references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the “other documents” tab as needed.

Skills and Knowledge: 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in modeling and controller development including programming experience in Matlab, Simulink, or similar, specifically in the area of engines and combustion. Experience with experimental facilities related to combustion and engine testing.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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