Graduate Research Assistant Positions in Transportation Engineering (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027)

The research lab led by Dr. Pei Li at the University of Wyoming invites applications for multiple fully funded Graduate Research Assistant positions starting in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The lab’s mission is to advance safe, intelligent, and connected transportation systems by integrating interdisciplinary expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twins, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), and human factors. Our research focuses on modeling, understanding, and improving the safety of cyber-physical transportation systems. Ongoing projects include digital twins for highway management, Large Language Model (LLM)-based safety prediction, and data-driven approaches for proactive traffic safety management.
About the University The University of Wyoming (UW) is a Carnegie R1 research institution and a leading public land-grant university. Located in Laramie, a scenic town in the Rocky Mountain West, UW offers exceptional outdoor recreation and proximity to metropolitan areas such as Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including a two-cab driving simulator, the Advanced Research Computing Center, and newly funded infrastructure for AI and intelligent transportation systems. The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management includes 24 faculty members and serves approximately 440 students. For additional information, please see: http://www.uwyo.edu/civil/.