Postdoctoral Scholar

The Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT) is hiring a Postdoctoral Employee to support research on Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) integrity monitoring simulation platform development. The employee will work with data analysis, system integration, and CAV positioning and integrity monitoring performance assessments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Support CAV integrity monitoring research

* Support CAV simulation development

* Work with data analysis system integration and CAV performance assessments

Qualifications will include a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related disciplines, and have 1 (one) or more years of postdoctoral employee experience.

Additional qualifications include:

* Experience relating to CAV integrity monitoring research and CAV simulation development

Preferred qualifications include:

* Experience in CARLA, SUMO, NS3, Python, and MATLAB

* Experience in CAV sensor data processing including GNSS, LiDAR, and camera.

* Knowledge in GNSS integrity monitoring, positioning, navigation, and timing.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team as well as independently

* Ability to multitask with strong time management skills

To apply, candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV). Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit (see: Browse Open Recruitments or Log In - AP Recruit). Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 2, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026 or shortly thereafter, and the appointment is for two years, with a possibility of renewal, contingent upon the availability of funding.

The salary for a Postdoc Employee, Level 1 is $74,140 annually. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Represented Postdoc Employee Salary Scale, Table 23. For additional information, visit UCNet PX Union Contract (see: Contract | UCnet)

Qualifications will include a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related disciplines, and have 1 (one) or more years of postdoctoral employee experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

* Experience in CARLA, SUMO, NS3, Python, and MATLAB

* Experience in CAV sensor data processing including GNSS, LiDAR, and camera.

* Knowledge in GNSS integrity monitoring, positioning, navigation, and timing.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team as well as independently

* Ability to multitask with strong time management skills

* The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission is a preferred qualification.

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Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf). For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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