Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Research Opportunity: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Contractual) – Morgan State University

• Institution: Morgan State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies, Division of Academic Affairs

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: ST01539

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Contractual

• Academic Rank / Level: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Fund Source: Federal / Grant

• Salary / Remuneration: USD 19.00 – USD 23.00 per hour

• Location: Not specified in the provided notice

• Job Open Date: August 17, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2026

Overview of Role

Morgan State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Contractual) in Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies. The researcher will work on emerging mobility technologies, particularly connected and automated vehicles, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and control theory, with a focus on improving automated vehicle control and resilience to cyberattacks.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing research concepts, conducting rigorous analytical research, and contributing to ongoing projects in intelligent transportation systems and emerging mobility.

Key Responsibilities & Research Scope

• Manage multiple research projects on emerging mobility under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

• Conduct research at the intersection of AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and control theory.

• Contribute to research on connected and automated vehicles and intelligent transportation systems.

• Prepare and publish research articles in relevant scholarly outlets.

• Develop research proposals and support applications for external funding.

• Develop new research concepts related to emerging mobility technologies.

• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

• Participate in ongoing multidisciplinary research activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Transportation Systems Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited university.

• Research Specializations: Connected and automated vehicles, cybersecurity, intelligent transportation systems, AI/machine learning, and control theory.

• Programming Skills: Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C#, and/or C++.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of connected and automated vehicle control and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

• Research Skills: Ability to conduct rigorous analytical research, publish scholarly work, and contribute to external research funding proposals.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary Range: USD 19.00 – USD 23.00 per hour

• Employment Category: Contractual

• Work Status: Full-Time

• Funding Source: Federal / Grant

• Additional benefits are not specified in the provided notice.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Research Statement / Research Philosophy

4. Academic Transcripts

5. Contact information for three professional references

6. Reference Letter – Optional

Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Not provided in the supplied notice

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Not specified

• 📅 Application Deadline: October 17, 2026

• Posting Number: ST01539

• Job Open Date: August 17, 2026

Applicants should upload all required application documents before submitting the application, including their CV, research statement, academic transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

🌐 Official Website: https://www.morgan.edu/