Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 28, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting 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 candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and 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 university's 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, and 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
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.
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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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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

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

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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