Aerospace Systems Technical Group

The Human-Systems Evaluation and Analysis Laboratory (H-SEAL) in the Department of Information Science at Drexel University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position.

The position will be part of an interdisciplinary research team focusing on safe, efficient, and timely integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the U.S. National Airspace System.  The ability to work remotely at the start of the position is a possibility. 

Essential Functions 

·         Author publications and present findings to the scientific/academic community.

·         Help develop and write research proposals and apply for research grants.

·         Collaborate with industry and academic partners on research projects.

·         Prepare and submit manuscripts to appropriate journals in the field.

·         Prepare technical reports for internal use as well as for submission to funding agency.

·         Interact professionally with all members of the research group.

·         Data analysis

·         Other duties as assigned by the principal investigator

Required Qualifications 

·         Ph.D. (may apply before degree requirements are completed)

·         Specialized in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science, Psychology, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications 

·           Strong background in literature review.

·           Capability in one or more research methods (cognitive modeling, incident and accident data analysis, simulator-based human-in-the-loop experiments, risk analysis, task analytic methods).

·           Aviation Knowledge

·           All applicants should demonstrate knowledge of technical skills in statistics, writing abilities, and good communication skills.

Location 

University City in Philadelphia ( can work virtually to start)

The application is here

https://careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/494728/postdoctoral-researcher-associate

Please contact me with your application materials if you can't find the link

Three letters of reference should be sent to me directly by the references.

Best,

Ellen J. Bass, Ph.D.

Pronouns: she, her, hers 

Senior Associate Dean of Research, College of Computing & Informatics (CCI)

Professor, Dept. of Information Science, CCI

Professor and Chair, Dept. of Health Systems and Sciences Research, College of Nursing & Health Professions

Affiliate Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems

Phone: 215-571-4416