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Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Research Professor in Infrastructure Engineering

Department Civil & Environmental Engineer

Salary Details Minimum salary is $127,000 for calendar year appointment

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a Assistant Research Professor position in Infrastructure Engineering. We seek a dynamic researcher whose work advances the future of infrastructure through a multidisciplinary approach, integrating infrastructure management, structural performance, and digital transformation to enhance system reliability, economic efficiency, and long-term asset durability.

Particular emphasis is placed on candidates advancing next-generation solutions in transportation asset management, infrastructure system efficiency, and intelligent infrastructure networks. Competitive applicants will demonstrate a strong record and vision in transforming how civil infrastructure is monitored, maintained, and modernized through the integration of advanced technologies. Areas of interest include structural health monitoring and distributed sensing, AI-driven analytics and design, data-informed asset management frameworks for investment planning and maintenance prioritization, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) for rapid, cost-effective production of infrastructure components. Candidates whose research advances predictive modeling of infrastructure deterioration and system performance by integrating structural health monitoring, physics-based simulations, machine learning, and digital manufacturing to support reliability-based design, maintenance prioritization, lifecycle optimization, and on-demand production of infrastructure components are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, building on existing collaborations with federal and state agencies and industry partners. The candidate will contribute to the department’s strategic priorities in innovation, safety, and economic competitiveness, while advancing the development and implementation of next-generation infrastructure solutions.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0595

Posting Open Date 06/10/2026

Posting Close Date 06/30/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering by the time of appointment
- Demonstrated excellence in research and publication
- Experience in applying SHM, data-driven modeling, AI/ML, and additive manufacturing to civil infrastructure systems

Overview

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references.

Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Required Documents

- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume/CV
- Research Statement
- List of Professional References (contact Info)