Postdoctoral Scholar Michigan Technological University

Postdoctoral Scholar – Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University, located in Houghton, MI, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Computing and Robotic Construction Laboratory of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct research on automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, and digital construction technologies to improve construction safety, productivity, and quality.

• 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.

• Research experience in construction automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, cyberinfrastructure, digital construction, or infrastructure systems.
• Experience preparing research publications, technical reports, or project documentation.
• Programming, modeling, simulation, system development, or data analysis experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

• 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.

• Position term: 12 months.
• Full‑time equivalent: 100 %.
• Salary range: $58,000 – $60,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Dependent on funding and subject to background check.

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