Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate Department: Voorhees Transport Center
Salary Details The minimum salary for a calendar year appointment is $75,000.
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to: • The candidates qualifications • Experience • Expertise • Availability of department or grant funds to support the position We also take into consideration market benchmarks if and when appropriate and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the universitys broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: • Medical • Prescription drug and dental coverage • Paid vacation • Holidays • Various leave programs • Competitive retirement benefits including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options • Employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable • Life insurance coverage • Employee discount programs
Posting Summary The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) of the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is accepting applications for a post-doctoral research associate position in the area of transportation modeling and planning.
The position is for two years but may be extended depending on results and available funding. This position is grant-funded and contingent upon available funding. Current Rutgers policy allows working remotely two days a week. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number: 26FA0075 Posting Open Date: 06/30/2026 Posting Close Date: 06/30/2026
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience The successful applicant should have completed a PhD in urban planning, civil engineering, geography, urban informatics, or a similar field with suitable analytic skills to conduct transportation analysis. The ability to conduct qualitative research and organize and run focus groups is essential.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities This position requires advanced statistical analysis skills including expertise with Stata or R software and familiarity with Python. Knowledge and experience using geographic information systems software are also required. Knowledge of Git is a plus.
The successful candidate must be willing to learn new methods as needed and have the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications The successful candidate will work on multiple research assignments under the supervision of Dr. Robert Noland. A primary area of focus will be working on the MobilityNet project funded by the NSF (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award?AWD_ID=2411151). The objective is to assess the suitability of the tools being developed for transportation planners. This will involve engaging with the transportation modeling and planning community via workshops, focus groups, and other venues to assess the feasibility of using these tools for planning purposes. The project website is available here: https://ufodestiny.github.io/MobilityNet/overview/index.html
The post-doctoral position will also provide opportunities to contribute to a variety of additional research projects at VTC in collaboration with faculty and research staff. This work ranges from analytical analysis of transportation safety, travel behavior analysis, and survey research on a variety of transportation policies.
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As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and the names and contact details of three references. Applications will be reviewed starting on March 15th, 2026. Any inquiries can be directed to Prof. Robert Noland at rnoland@rutgers.edu. Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/268127
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick City: New Brunswick State: NJ Location Details Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 33 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, including the refusal to submit to genetic testing or any other category protected by law.
As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
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Applicant Documents Required Documents • Resume • CV • Cover Letter • Letter of Application • Writing Sample 1 • List of Professional References (contact Info) Optional Documents