Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned undergraduate degree in electrical/mechanical/computer/systems engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or equivalent, and an earned Ph.D. in the same engineering discipline or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Superior communication and interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities, the ability to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, hands-on experience in system integration and robotics research experience in platform mechanics, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation and guidance in GPS blind environment, aerodynamic stability, satellite communication system, and wireless data transmission and certification, are preferred.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit an application consisting of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and complete contact information for three references to the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Human Resource Office at the web address https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/. All submitted application materials must have the position reference number, 00084055, in order to be processed. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used for email attachments include PDF and Word; hardcopy application materials will not be accepted.

The Center for Intelligent Infrastructure was established in recognition of the nation’s growing interests in infrastructure research using advanced technologies such as robots, multi-robot collaboration and optimization for inspection, remote sensing, nondestructive evaluation, structural health monitoring, data analytics, and asset management. The Center currently has expertise in civil engineering, computer science, economics, electrical engineering, engineering management and systems engineering, power engineering, and multi-hazards engineering (earthquake, tornado, flood, etc.). Its current research programs are focused on the preservation, safety, resilience, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure systems. The Center is envisioned to extend its autonomous inspection and maintenance capabilities from bridges to other infrastructures such as dams, buildings, levees, offshore platforms, pipelines, power plants, roads, transmission towers, and tunnels. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams across campus, including the Tier I University Transportation Center (see http://inspire-utc.mst.edu/),
Mid-America Transportation Center (see https://matc.unl.edu/), the National Center for Transportation Infrastructure Durability and Life-Extension, the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (see http://cies.mst.edu/), the Intelligent Systems Center (see http://isc.mst.edu/), and the Materials Research Center (see http://mrc.mst.edu/). The Center and the University offer a lively and dynamic, international research and education environment.

• Technical expertise with one or more of the urban to regional-scale atmospheric chemistry modeling systems applied to air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate change.
• Demonstrated interest or expertise in machine-learning approaches to air quality modeling and strong skills in model-data integration.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse range of internal and external constituencies.
• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant engineering or science field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong record of scholarship, teaching and professional service.
• An understanding of air pollution permitting and dispersion modeling.
• A demonstrated potential for meeting the expectations of the position through activities such as journal publications, professional conference presentations, teaching experience, outreach, and related activities.

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name:

Civil and Environmental Engineering

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://ce.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$11,333.33 | Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

This is a tenure track position

This is a permanent position

Position Screening Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin November 30, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applications should include a cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; curriculum vitae; statements of research and teaching philosophy and interests that reflects the candidate’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity; up to three academic publications; and names of up to five references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. References will not be contacted without the consent from applicants.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity Statement
• Five References

The Director of Policy and Research serves in a leadership role and will be an experienced professional that can independently manage several projects, formulate proposals, project concepts, and actionable policy recommendations. They will conduct expert and timely policy research and analysis across a broad spectrum of projects and will be a critical sounding board on Eno work products. The Director of Policy and Research must be skilled in written and verbal communication, adept at public speaking/presenting, able to work across all transportation modes, and represent Eno at a variety of external functions. This position requires up to 10% travel.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research and writing (40%)

• Lead Eno policy initiatives, conducting research, analysis, and editing.
• Work with a variety of public- and private-sector databases, construct and manages data files, process, clean, and analyze data.
• Contribute regularly to Eno Transportation Weekly and other Eno publications.
• Work with Eno’s Professional Development Program team to assist with development of education materials and present research findings when needed.
• Work with Eno’s Development and Communications team to assist with the creation of collateral material, publication schedules, and media relations.
• Provide expert and constructive feedback on products written by Eno staff and external contributors.

Project concept generation and management (20%)

• Lead the development of new research concepts, and products.
• Identify trends and implications on specific topics across transportation.
• Remain up-to-date on latest policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels in all areas of transportation and with public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
• Develop fundraising proposals for future projects.

Team supervision and personnel management (15%)

• Coach, mentor, and develop policy staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development opportunities
• Manage project contractors.
• Provide performance feedback throughout the year, as well as prepare annual work plans and conduct annual and mid-year performance reviews.
• Consciously contribute to a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization’s and that emphasizes Eno’s mission, vision, and values.
• Prepare and manage annual policy budget.

External Engagement and Communications (10%)

• Present research and policy findings at Eno-led courses and training sessions and in public meetings, forums, webinars, or via the media.
• Actively participate in planning meetings and listening sessions with partners and clients to develop report themes and content.
• Plan and moderate Eno policy webinars with internal and external partners.

Network Building and Interaction (10%)

• Maintain relationships with policy and research partners, peer staff at government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations.
• Identify opportunities to present and interact with the transportation community both within and outside of Washington.
• Foster Eno’s relationships with transportation stakeholders including agencies, researchers, private practitioners, business, advocacy, labor, and regional coordinating entities.

Professional Growth and Career Development (5%)

• Participate in personal and professional training and development activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban, regional, or transportation planning, economics, public policy, or other relevant fields.
• 6+ years of professional work experience in transportation and/or policy-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge and experience in supervising, leading, and developing team members

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience leading proposal writing and project concept generation.
• Thorough understanding of transportation and public policy.
• Clear interest and enthusiasm in transportation, along with demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of relevant issues.
• Collegial and positive attitude. Must be a team player and collaborate well with others on joint writing assignments and other projects.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels.

Resonant with the Institute and School priorities, the CEE Department has Water Resources, Infrastructure Resiliency, and the Environment as priorities and are interested in recruiting an individual who is committed to addressing the challenges of infrastructure resiliency in the 21st century.

We seek candidates with expertise in applying data science, including machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), to large datasets to improve understanding, analysis, and design of natural systems, engineered processes, and ecosystems. Candidates who make contributions meeting UN Sustainability Goals via resource optimization, energy efficiency, waste reduction, clean energy, low carbon growth, and hazard-resilient and sustainable infrastructure and operations in the fields of transportation, geotechnical, or environmental/water engineering are welcome.

Areas of interest also include development of new data science methods and tools, including hybrid methods that combine data science and more conventional approaches. The Rensselaer campus also offers rich opportunities for collaboration through various centers, including the Darrin Freshwater Institute, the Jefferson Project, the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS), the Scientific Computation Research Center, the Geotechnical Centrifuge Center (CEES), and the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment (CITE) among others.

The CEE Department at Rensselaer has a rich and distinguished history – CEE offered the first civil engineering (1835) and first environmental engineering (1960) degrees in the United States. Today, CEE has 18 faculty, ~250 UG and 70 graduate students, and offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The department is highly interdisciplinary with faculty working across the theoretical/computational/experimental interfaces for each of the sub-disciplines: Environmental/Water, Geotechnical, Transportation, and Structures. Research in these areas has been supported by numerous federal and state agencies.

Candidates should demonstrate their ability to apply data science to develop insights into mechanisms or strategies otherwise not approachable using standard analytical tools. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in new institute initiatives in Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Computing (DAIC), Energy, the Built and Natural Environment, and Smart Systems (EBESS), and/or the Future of Water.

The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree or foreign degree equivalent in civil/environmental engineering or in a closely aligned field, a record of high-quality research and teaching, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and have attained national and international visibility.

Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must exhibit, through their accomplishments, the promise of future distinction in research, scholarship, and education.

Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must possess a record of excellence in scholarship as demonstrated by an emerging national and/or international reputation and a significant funding record, high quality educational activities, including teaching and advising, and a significant level of service to their department, institute, and the profession. Candidates possessing professional engineering registration or the ability to obtain it will be considered favorably.

• conducting short-term / operational planning and execution;
• mentoring, supervising, and supporting faculty and staff members;
• supporting faculty research efforts and initiatives by fostering interdisciplinary and industry collaborations and providing resources;
• securing external and internal discretionary and operational funding;
• improving curriculum design, including accreditation planning and review preparation;
• supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
• carrying out long-term strategic collaborative planning efforts, including coordinating and engaging with the Department and College Advisory Boards;
• performing research and dissemination of scholarly work in relevant field(s) of expertise; and
• teaching courses in related areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.