Human-AI Interaction for Telerobotic Construction, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Human-AI Interaction for Telerobotic Construction, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Temporary | Full-time $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Electroencephalography Writing grant proposals Computer Science Kinesiology Scientific publications Robotic systems Engineering Electromyography Doctoral degree in Computer Science Analysis skills Doctor of Philosophy Psychology Research data analysis Doctoral degree in psychology Senior level Electrical Engineering AI Ph.D. in Psychology Research & development Doctoral degree in electrical engineering Full Job Description Human-AI Interaction for

Telerobotic Construction, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Number:

FAC675

Work Type:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Location:

Murfreesboro, Tennessee Categories:

Engineering, Health, Psychology and Human/Social/Protective Services, Sciences, Vocation & Technical Job Title Human-AI Interaction for Telerobotic Construction, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Concrete & Construction Management University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. Salary $50,000 Job Summary/Basic Function The School of Concrete and Construction Management at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position in Human-AI Interaction for telerobotic construction. This is a one-year temporary appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The start date may be as early as April 20, 2026.

Primary responsibilities will include:

1) assisting with grant proposal development, 2) writing peer-reviewed journal papers, and 3) leading research projects, including developing AI-based systems, designing interfaces, conducting experiments, and analyzing experimental data. Our research group (

PI:

Dr. Jin Sol Lee) aims to augment human cognitive and physical capabilities to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and safety in remote construction environments. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds who are willing to work with us to find solutions. Required Education A PhD in computer science, construction engineering, electrical engineering, human factors, psychology, kinesiology, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. Other Desirables Applicants with the following will receive special consideration: Strong publication record. Experience in construction robotics and automation, including AI, Human-Robot Interaction or robotic control. Experience in technology/interface development (e.g., AI models, automations tools, or multimodal interfaces (visual, auditory, haptic, tactile)). Experience in VR/AR development and human-subject experiments. Strong analysis skills for behavioral or physiological data (e.g., eye-tracking, EEG, EMG, EDA). Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include the following during the online application process: 1.) a cover letter, 2.) a curriculum vitae, and 3.) a research statement (1 page maximum length) describing previous research and future research goals aligned with our research group. Special Instruction to Applicants For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jin Sol Lee at . MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information. MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email .

Application Review Date:

04/08/2026

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