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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in AI & Geotechnical Engineering Full-time NEW

The Department of Civil Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate to lead a multi-year collaborative project. Funded by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and an NSERC Alliance Grant, this role sits at the intersection of infrastructure design and cutting-edge technology.

The Role:

This position is open as both a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Research Associate. You will work under the mentorship of Prof. Rashid Bashir to develop an AI-driven framework for extracting critical geotechnical data from investigation reports and integrating that data into predictive machine learning models for foundation design.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: A PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoenvironmental Engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates with a Graduate Degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Science with highly relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
  • Geotechnical Expertise: A solid understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, and subsurface characterization.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in machine learning and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
  • Frameworks: Familiarity with deep learning libraries like TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or PyTorch.
  • Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Experience & Assets:

  • Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) or Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
  • Previous work with geotechnical data management or subsurface characterization databases.
  • A background in climate change impacts on geotechnical infrastructure (a key asset to Prof. Bashir’s research program).

Application Details:

📅 Start Date: May 1st, 2026.

📧 To apply, please email your CV, a 1-2 page cover letter, a 1-2 page research statement, and contact info for 2-3 references to Prof. Rashid Bashir

Tagged as: Computer Science, Engineering