Post Doctoral Research Associate

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX0–2 yrs19m agovia LinkedInH-1B with no lottery (university)

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years
Must know
LLMsStakeholder management
Work
On-site in Arlington
Pay
$44K–$46K a year
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About the Role

The Department of Public Affairs and Planning (PAPL) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, at The University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This is a 12-month appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2027, and a salary range of $44,000–$46,000.

Key Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Associate at PAPL will conduct research and development in one of the following technical areas:

  • Urban AI and Large Language Models
  • Urban Digital Twin Modeling and Application

Responsibilities also include:

  • Identifying relevant funding opportunities
  • Contributing to or leading writing efforts on proposals, publications, reports, and presentations
  • Developing academic and industry collaboration partnerships
  • Maintaining awareness of current technological advancements related to your field

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • PhD in urban planning, geography/GIS, civil engineering, or relevant disciplines.
  • Strong research record evidenced in peer-reviewed publications.
  • Able to present findings/results through both oral and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to multi-task, collaboratively work in interdisciplinary teams, and work on projects independently.

H-1B sponsor

The University of Texas at Arlington is a university, so it can file H-1Bs any time of year with no lottery (cap-exempt).

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