Research Associate in Civil and Environmental Engineering

The University of Virginia, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is seeking applicants for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work in the Link Lab with Professor Jon Goodall.

The research involves the development and use of smart infrastructure technology (e.g. sensors, predictive models, mobile computing, data science, etc.) to better manage and operate civil infrastructure systems. The research will be conducted at the Link Lab which houses more than 250 faculty and graduate students from multiple departments and conducts pioneering work in Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles, Smart and Connected Health, Hardware for IoT, and Smart Cities. The position will provide a unique opportunity to advance smart infrastructure research and outreach for addressing societal challenges, including flood resilience in urban environments, and assist in the development of data for use in publications and proposals. The work will involve a good mix of theory, algorithm development, programming, and validation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in engineering or computer science is required by the start date. experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in urban environments, use of Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in flood monitoring and modeling, and publishing research in leading scientific journals is desirable. Preference is given to candidates with Python programming, machine learning, and hydrodynamic modeling experience

Application PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en and search for R0082572. Attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 2, 2026, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, contact Jon Goodall, Professor and Director of the Link Lab, at goodall@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.