The University of Virginia, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is seeking applicants for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work in the Link Lab with Professor Jon Goodall. 

The research involves the development and use of smart infrastructure technology (e.g. sensors, predictive models, mobile computing, data science, etc.) to better manage and operate civil infrastructure systems. The research will be conducted at the Link Lab which houses more than 250 faculty and graduate students from multiple departments and conducts pioneering work in Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles, Smart and Connected Health, Hardware for IoT, and Smart Cities. The position will provide a unique opportunity to advance smart infrastructure research and outreach for addressing societal challenges, including climate resilience, and assist in the development of data for use in publications and proposals. The work will involve a good mix of theory, algorithm development, programming, and validation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in engineering or computer science is required by the start date. Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, cyberinfrastructure for scientific modeling, and reproducibility in scientific modeling is desirable. Preference is given to candidates with Python programming, container technology, and Jupyter Notebook experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on March 17, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, contact Jon Goodall, Professor and Director of the Link Lab, at goodall@virginia.edu. 

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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