Surface Transportation Technical Group

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 operations.

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. 

Candidates should have a PhD in Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field. Additional Qualifications include:

Required

• Record of peer-reviewed publications and strong scientific writing and communication skills.

• Experience designing and conducting human-subjects experiments, including IRB protocol development and ethical research compliance.

• Proficiency in statistical modeling and analysis of human performance data (reaction time, workload, situation awareness), including mixed-effects/multilevel models.

• Programming proficiency in Python, R, and/or MATLAB.

Preferred

• Experience designing studies in vehicle/driving simulators (fixed-base or VR-based).

• Unity3D development (C#), including multiplayer and networking (e.g., Netcode for GameObjects, Mirror, or Photon).

• Experience with human-factors instrumentation and data streams: eye tracking, physiological sensors, and motion capture.

• Familiarity with data/video coding tools and computer vision (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-learn).

We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

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: TandonVDR@nyu.edu

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

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY: https://apply.interfolio.com/190102