DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:

The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at NDSU is seeking candidates for a Post Doc Information Systems Researcher position
focusing on Software/Database/GIS/AI Development position. The primary objectives of this position are: (1) work with research team member to
complete ongoing software development, informatics process and research outreach activities related to transportation safety, logistics, management,
and planning. (2) to utilize skills in information systems applications for software development, GIS dashboards, and AI development related to
decision support for road safety and other rural road research project goals. (3) use exceptional communication skills to work closely with the UGPTI
team, partner agencies, and community stakeholders on road safety and related decision support tools and research. The UGPTI offers a wonderful
environment for professional growth and inspiration in our interdisciplinary research and outreach program. The individual will have the opportunity to
utilize his/her strengths in contributing to a growing research program, data synthesis and knowledge building. This position is non-tenure and full-
time benefited.
Work Schedule: TBD

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, or a related field.
• Data pipelines and API integrations and automation
• Demonstrated understanding of SQL and experience with relational database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
• ESRI/GIS application experience
• Experience with full-stack web applications using front-end technologies (React, Angular) and back-end frameworks (.NET, Node.js, Python);
• Python and SAS scripting
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience in ESRI Dashboard creation and maintenance
• Experience with testing and creating clear, maintainable technical documentation
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing workload

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Android and iOS applications using native or cross-platform frameworks.
• Experience with analytical tools like SAS
• Experience working with AI/AN cultures and communities
• Experience in research proposal development
• Transportation knowledge

ABOUT US:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) is a research, education, and outreach center at North Dakota State University which is guided, in part, by an advisory council composed of representatives of various organizations, industries, and agencies affecting or affected by transportation. Our mission is to providing innovative transportation research, education, and outreach that promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. In addition, our areas of concentration are:
Research — Conducting applied and advanced research in highway, transit, rail, air, and waterway transportation that addresses the critical issues of the state, region, and nation. Education — Educating the transportation workforce of tomorrow through multidisciplinary curricula that focus on transportation economics, management, infrastructure planning, mobility, and supply chain logistics. Outreach — Improving the skills and knowledge of the existing workforce through training, technical assistance, and the transfer of research results to practitioners.

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