How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three people who would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation as a single, pdf document through the University of Michigan jobs portal.

The cover letter should contain a statement of research interests, address your specific interest in the position, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), the College of Engineering, and the University recognize and value contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (diversity.umich.edu). Your cover letter should also include information describing how you would work to support DEI at UMTRI.

Summary

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct transportation safety research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will have interests in crash data analysis and the social behavioral aspects of roadway safety. They will be supported with a one-year, renewable appointment, dependent upon performance and funding.

Postdoctoral Research Fellows at UMTRI will have the opportunity to work with faculty who have annual research expenditures between $15-20 million. Funded faculty include engineers, epidemiologists, statisticians, public health experts, and psychologists. Research areas of expertise include crash and driving data analysis, driver behavior, injury biomechanics and ergonomics, safe transport and occupant restraint, traffic modeling, connected and automated driving, and vulnerable roadway users.

The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects led by Dr. Colleen Peterson and Dr. Carol Flannagan, faculty in UMTRI's Center for the Management of Information for Safe and Sustainable Transportation (CMISST) group, and will support our commitment to improving roadway safety and equity.

What You'll Do

You will contribute to CMISST grant-funded projects on crash database analysis and development as well as human subject studies employing mixed methods approaches. Drs. Peterson and Flannagan are leading several projects in these areas including crash and medical dataset linkage efforts, quantifying safety outcomes at national and state levels, and conducting studies evaluating mobility and safe driving of younger and older adults.

You will work with staff and faculty at UMTRI in a variety of capacities, including:

• Participating in project implementation and related research activities
• Assisting in the preparation of new research proposals
• Disseminating findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Presenting research at professional meetings and conferences

Training Environment
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be actively supported to enhance their publication record and present findings at conferences. They will also have opportunities to expand their learning and networking with other multidisciplinary groups at UMTRI (e.g., Behavioral Sciences, Human Factors) and University of Michigan programs such as the Injury Prevention Center. Training will involve a professional development plan with the goal of acquiring independent investigator skills, including integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches into research.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) is recognized internationally for our multidisciplinary research focusing on transportation safety and mobility (http://umtri.umich.edu). Established in 1965, we maintain the highest standards of excellence as we conduct research that improves peoples' lives through access to safe, equitable and efficient mobility. UMTRI is a non-degree-granting unit within the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan that includes 19 faculty members, 51 research staff, and nearly over 300 students each year engaged in research and other experiential learning opportunities.

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering:

https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan extends benefits to all Postdoctoral Research Fellows that reflect the institution's commitment to foster a family-friendly environment. Follow the link below for more information regarding family-friendly benefits for Postdoctoral Research Fellows.

https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/academic-human-resources/benefits-postdoctoral-research-fellows

Required Qualifications*

• A Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field by start
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a research environment
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed forums

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience conducting social behavioral human subject studies
• Experience or interest in qualitative and mixed methods analytical approaches
• Has a high research interest in transportation safety and behavioral health
• Demonstrated record of individual initiative and originality in research

Work Locations

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a flex position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/

Additional Information

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is for a one-year, renewable appointment dependent upon performance and funding.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.