Assistant or Associate Research Professor, The Thomas D. Larson Transportation Institute

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute (LTI) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a professional-track research faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Research Professor level. Candidates with expertise that contributes to LTIs core focus areas are encouraged to apply. These areas include enhancing infrastructure resiliency in the face of adversity; promoting efficiency in transportation systems; advancing community access and mobility; integrating advanced technologies such as electrification automation and connectivity; simulation and digital twins related to transportation; integration of artificial intelligence and data security within transportation systems; and ensuring the safety of all transportation system users.

The primary goal of this search is to expand LTIs research capacity and impact in the core areas listed above. The successful candidate is expected to be an independent researcher capable of securing external funding and sustaining their own research program while also collaborating effectively with existing LTI faculty and research centers. A Ph.D. degree is preferred; however candidates with a masters degree and substantial relevant experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong motivation and potential for advancement along Penn States professional research track and will have demonstrated experience in obtaining external research funding and would be eligible for membership of the Penn State graduate faculty ( Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is Penn States transportation research center. Since its founding in 1968 LTI has maintained a threefold mission of research education and service. The Institute brings together faculty from more than 14 colleges and research centers world-class laboratory and full-scale test track facilities and motivated students from across the University to address critical transportation challenges in partnership with public and private stakeholders. LTI houses three centers : the Bus Research and Testing Center (BRTC) the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies (CDGRS) and the Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT). For additional information about the Institute please visit . For information on Penn States academic ranks and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-track faculty please see should include a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of research interests contact information for three references and up to three journal publications or research reports authored. Application materials should be uploaded as two PDFs : one PDF containing all application materials in the order listed without journal publications and a second PDF containing only the journal publications.

For full consideration applications should be received by January 15 2026 . Review of applications will start on December 1 2025 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Questions may be sent to the search committee chair Dr. Xianbiao Hu at .

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AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1