Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor

The National Center for Asphalt Technology ( NCAT) at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama is seeking candidates for the positions of Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor.
Area of Focus: Physics-Informed Machine Learning and Generative AI for Asphalt Pavements
This is a non-tenure track faculty position. We seek a motivated and innovative individual to lead research and implementation efforts integrating physics-informed machine learning, data science, and generative artificial intelligence (AI) into asphalt materials, pavement design and analysis, pavement evaluation, pavement management, and asset management.

Appointment as an Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor requires demonstrated abilities to initiate and maintain a program of research or creative activity supported by contracts, grants or other designated funds. Appointees in the research title series are not eligible for tenure. An Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor shall be appointed with a one-year contract that may be renewed annually, or if for a lesser period of time, the period of funding from the contract, grant or other designated funds. All appointees in the research title series will have annual, written employment contracts. Annual renewal is also contingent on "availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance." Appointees are eligible for all the benefits of tenure-track faculty except tenure and professional improvement leave.

Primary Responsibilities:

To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply before May 11, 2025 although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field at the time employment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin, and must continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
The candidate must also demonstrate a strong and sustained record of research accomplishments in asphalt pavements and have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

2-5 years of postdoctoral research, agency or industry experience.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, statements of research vision, and a list of three references at: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/52575Review of applications will begin on May 11, 2025 and continue until successful candidates have been identified.

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