Post Doctoral Associate

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Human Factors & Urban Ergonomics Lab (HumanFuel) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work with Dr. Linda Boyle.

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.

The Human Factors and Urban Ergonomics Lab (Human FUEL) is dedicated to designing systems centered on the end user. Our research focuses on understanding and enhancing human performance and behavior as people interact with complex systems, with the ultimate goal of improving operator safety, productivity, and comfort.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to be responsible for the following:

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings
• Design and conduct experiments on driver/pedestrian/user behavior.
• Collect and analyze human performance data (reaction times, workload, situational awareness, eye tracking, etc.)
• Develop and validate computational models of human behavior in driving scenarios
• Collaborate on peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers
• Contribute to grant proposals and progress reports
• Supervise or co-mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Coordinate with external sponsors as needed
• Manage IRB protocols and ensure ethical research compliance
• Maintain research equipment (driving simulators, VR headsets, eyetracking glasses, motion capture inside out/outside in devices, heart rate sensors)
• Contribute to lab operation

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $75,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Ideal candidates are expected to have: i) the drive to pursue an excellent career in research upon completion of their post-doc training; i) a Ph.D. in science, mathematics, or engineering, iii) a demonstrated ability to conduct original research, (theoretical, experimental, or computational) as evidenced by a number of high-quality journal and conference publications; iv) outstanding English language oral and written communication skills; v) a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as in a research group; vi) evidence of good project/laboratory management skills; and vii) the ability to strategize the goals of projects as well as design, conduct, and interpret experiments, under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: [email protected]

Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• a research statement that describes interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: [email protected]

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is October 1, 2026 or as soon as possible. This is a one-year position with an opportunity for an additional year.

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