The Myers Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the field of autonomous assembly, off-site manufacturing, and system optimization for remote construction. This position will focus on advancing research in construction assembly science and technology, logistics optimization, and real-time communication frameworks for construction operations. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in mixed reality (MR)-based simulation platforms, machine learning-based process optimization, and human-machine interaction in remote construction settings.
Key Responsibilities include: Conduct research on autonomous construction assembly, off-site manufacturing strategies and logistics optimization. Develop and implement MR-based simulation platforms for training and process enhancement in remote construction. Apply machine learning techniques for optimizing construction assembly processes, predictive analytics, and system automation. Investigate and improve human-machine interaction frameworks for construction operations, including robotics, sensor-based communication, and real-time monitoring. Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including academic researchers and industry partners, to advance research applications in real-world construction environments. Assist in the supervision and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects.