Postdoctoral Research Fellow; CONTRACTUAL

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)
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Please upload the following documentation to your application, prior to submission:

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

Job Title

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Division

Division Divison of Academic Affairs

Department

Department Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies

Work Status

Work Status Full Time

Position Category

Position Category Contractual

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range Contractual

Salary Range

Salary Range $19.00 - $23.00 / hour

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

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 Number ST01539

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/03/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 07/03/2026

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• * Did you obtain a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Transportation Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 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.

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