Organization: Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Title: Research Associate
Search #: NN0096
TITLE: Research Associate (Postdoctoral) (full-time; 100% FTE)
SUPERVISOR: Dr. Nancy Nihan
LOCATION: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
DURATION: As early as October 1, 2008 but no later than December 1, 2008 and extending 2 years after
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
TENURE ELIGIBILITY: Non-tenure
DATE PREPARED: September 2008
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in traffic engineering in Transportation Northwest, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in traffic engineering and/or computer science or a related field. The successful candidate should have a strong background and demonstrated research ability in traffic flow theory, traffic simulation models, statistical analysis, and data management. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a fundamental course in traffic engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering during Winter quarter, 2009 and will be expected have experience with traffic simulation models such as VISSIM. An ability to write interface programs for such models is desired.
Interested individuals should send a curriculum vita, and the names plus email and postal addresses of at least three referees to:
Dr. Nancy Nihan
Transportation Northwest
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
129 More Hall
Box 352700
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
or
email: nihan@u.washington.edu
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.