Research Scientist

The Leonard Transportation Center (LTC) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) seeks a Research Scientist to study transportation systems, logistics, and supply chain management. The center works with students and regional partners on applied research and workforce development in Southern California’s Inland Empire.

This full-time, temporary appointment is based at the San Bernardino campus. The appointment is for one year, renewable annually, at $71,491 per year. The anticipated start is January 1, 2027, or as soon as the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research (85%). Publish findings, prepare reports and presentations, help develop grant proposals, and mentor student researchers.
• Support program development and community engagement (15%).

Qualifications

Applicants need a Ph.D. in a field relevant to transportation or supply chain research, such as engineering, supply chain management, information systems, or computer science. They should have 2–5 years of research experience, a record of scholarly publication, and strong skills in research design, data analysis, computation, communication, and teamwork.

Preferred experience includes transportation, mobility, logistics, or supply chain research, as well as grant writing, project leadership, research partnerships, or student mentoring. Candidates who apply AI or machine learning to these fields, or work in logistics education, are especially encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Apply through CSUSB Careers (job 562648). Submit a CV, a cover letter explaining how your research fits LTC’s mission, a 2–3 page research statement, unofficial transcripts for all postsecondary degrees, and contact information (name, phone, and email) for three references. Rolling review begins November 30, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Yunfei Hou at yunfei.hou@csusb.edu. Learn more at the Leonard Transportation Center website.