Postdoctoral Scholar

Job No: 26083
Department: Civil, Environ & Geospatial Engrg
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Engineering, Research, Computer Science
Applications Close: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The Computing and Robotic Construction Laboratory at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering, Michigan Technological University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects focused on advancing automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, and digital technologies for construction engineering and management. The postdoctoral researcher will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate innovative methods, tools, and systems that improve construction safety, productivity, quality, and workforce development.

The position will involve conducting research, preparing publications and proposals, mentoring students, supporting project activities, and collaborating with academic, industry, and community partners.

• Conduct research in construction automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, and digital construction technologies.
• Support research related to construction safety, productivity, quality, workforce development, human‑technology interaction, infrastructure management, and intelligent construction systems.
• Prepare journal papers, conference papers, technical reports, project documentation, and research presentations.
• Contribute to proposal development and future funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, external researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

• PhD in construction engineering, civil engineering, computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, data science, information science, or a closely related field.

Not specified.

• Strong research, analytical, programming, technical writing, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality manuscripts, reports, documentation, proposals, and presentations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to responsible research, reproducible methods, ethical AI, and safe technology development.

• Knowledge of construction engineering, construction management, infrastructure systems, digital construction, automation, or robotics.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, sensing, data analytics, simulation, human‑technology interaction, or cyberinfrastructure.
• Knowledge of construction safety, productivity analysis, quality control, project monitoring, prefabrication, modular construction, or infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with Git Hub, Docker, ROS, cloud computing, databases, APIs, BIM platforms, simulation tools, sensors, or robotic hardware.
• Ability to engage with academic, industry, government, and professional‑society stakeholders.

Every employee at Michigan Technological University receives the following required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti‑Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

The salary range for this position is $58,000 – $60,000.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout the appointment.