Postdoctoral Scholar
Job No: 26083
Department: Civil, Environ & Geospatial Engrg
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Engineering, Research, Computer Science
Applications Close: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Ensured Consideration Date: July 20th 2026
Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.
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Summary
The Computing and Robotic Construction Laboratory at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering, Michigan Technological University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects focused on advancing automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, and digital technologies for construction engineering and management. The postdoctoral researcher will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate innovative methods, tools, and systems that improve construction safety, productivity, quality, and workforce development. The position will involve conducting research, preparing publications and proposals, mentoring students, supporting project activities, and collaborating with academic, industry, and community partners.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
• Conduct research in construction automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, and digital construction technologies.
• Support research related to construction safety, productivity, quality,
• workforce development, human-technology interaction, infrastructure
• management, and intelligent construction systems.
• Prepare journal papers, conference papers, technical reports, project
• documentation, and research presentations.
• Contribute to proposal development and future funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, external researchers, industry partners, community stakeholders.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
• PhD in construction engineering, civil engineering, computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, data science, information science, or a closely related field.
Required Experience
• Research experience in one or more areas related to construction automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensing, data analytics, cyberinfrastructure, digital construction, or infrastructure systems.
• Experience preparing research publications, technical reports, or project documentation.
• Programming, modeling, simulation, system development, or data analysis
• experience using tools such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, ROS, JavaScript, R, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
• Strong research, analytical, programming, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to prepare high-quality manuscripts, reports, documentation, proposals, and presentations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to responsible research, reproducible methods, ethical AI, and safe technology development.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
• Knowledge of construction engineering, construction management, infrastructure systems, digital construction, automation, or robotics.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision,
• sensing, data analytics, simulation, human-technology interaction, or cyberinfrastructure.
• Knowledge of construction safety, productivity analysis, quality control, project monitoring, prefabrication, modular construction, or infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with GitHub, Docker, ROS, cloud computing, databases, APIs, BIM platforms, simulation tools, sensors, or robotic hardware.
• Ability to engage with academic, industry, government, and professional-society stakeholders.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $60,000. However, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
Title of Position Supervisor
Professor
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
Yes
Additional Information
This position is contingent upon the continued availability of external funding.
Full ensured consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before July 20th 2026.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 03 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications Close: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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