Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Position Information

Position Number 00110484 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt

Departmental Information

Department 140301 - Civil Const & Environ Engineer Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties NC State Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the transportation area related to human-Autonomous Vehicle (AV) interactions. For questions regarding the position please contact Professor Danjue Chen ([email protected]).

The postdoc training and mentoring will be in:

1. Helping to advance research in human-automation interaction.2. Helping to establish in the professional community.3. Helping to get familiar with writing proposals.4. Helping & supervising in graduate & undergraduate students advising.

The research project will study how human users (as a driver or AV user) interact with AVs on the road to investigate a set of problems like (1) how human drivers decide whether to cooperate with AVs (e.g., to yield or not) and (2) how AV users decide whether to accept the cooperation from the algorithmic design? We are interested in learning the influential factors in such human-AV interactions, the decision-making process from the cognitive and/or behavioral economics perspective, and how to develop strategies to promote human-AV cooperation (e.g., via improved communication design, or nudging).

We expect to utilize a simulator network consisting of multiple connected driving simulators (i.e., with embedded connectivity).

Responsibilities include (1) designing and implementing research experiments, (2) conducting data analysis, and (3) paper writing.

Other Work/Responsibilities Other responsibilities include (1) supervising graduate students in research, and (2) developing research proposals. Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Requirements and Preferences

Department Required Skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Experience in one or more of these areas: multi-agent interaction, driving simulators, game theory, and human-computer interaction Required License or Certification N/A Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Details

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

Recruitment Dates

Applicant Information

EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Optional Documents