1 Postdoctoral Researcher and 2–3 funded Ph.D. students – Clemson University

Job Description

Prof. Wang is looking for 1 Postdoctoral Researcher and 2–3 funded Ph.D. students to join his group in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering within School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (SCEEES) at Clemson University, starting in Spring or Fall 2026.

His research focuses on human-centered infrastructure risk and resilience, combining data-driven modeling, large-scale agent-based simulation, and risk & resilience analytics to build safer, more resilient communities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send the application materials listed in the flyer to haizhongwanglab@gmail.com for consideration.

Open Positions and Candidate Background

Postdoctoral Researcher:
Candidates with expertise in agent-based modeling, infrastructure systems, resilience analytics, or data-informed modeling are encouraged to apply. Experience in interdisciplinary resilience research and computational modeling is desirable.

Ph.D. Student(s) (Spring/Fall 2026):
Basic Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Transportation Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science,
  Mathematical Sciences, or related fields
• Strong computational and programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
• Experience or interest in simulation, modeling, or data analytics

Preferred, but not required

• Experience with AI, machine learning, or large-scale agent-based modeling frameworks
• Prior publications, research projects, data analytics, or risk and resilience research experience

We value diverse backgrounds, creative problem-solving, perseverance, and willingness to work across disciplines.

How to Apply

• For Postdoctoral Researcher:
  – Send your Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, and a brief research statement highlighting your relevant experience and future research goals.
  – Include names and contact information for at least two references.
  – Applicants are encouraged to include samples of prior work (e.g., publications, reports, code repositories) that demonstrate research capability.
• For Ph.D. Student(s):
  – Submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a statement of research interest outlining your background and research goals, and a copy of transcripts.
  – International applicants should plan to provide an English proficiency exam accepted by Clemson University for admission.
• Please use the subject line: “Postdoc – [Your Name]” or “Ph.D. – [Your Name]”.
• Email all application materials to: haizhongwanglab@gmail.com.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

The detail is available at Prof. Wang’s post.