Postdoctoral Researcher in Transport Modelling and Simulation

About the FSTM

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.

Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

The Mobilab Transport Research group led by Ass. Prof. Francesco Viti at the University of Luxembourg has an opening for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher on Transport Modelling and Simulation, starting as soon as possible, to support different projects and the supervision of doctoral researchers in the team.

The Mobilab team is a dynamic group with broad research competences and interests, with expertise covering mathematics, engineering, computer science and social sciences. We offer excellent working conditions in an international and stimulating environment, along with frequent opportunities to engage in scientific activities both in Luxembourg and abroad, including seminars, summer schools, conferences, and more.

The postdoctoral fellow will be working on developing multi-scale and multi-modal models, contributing to bridge transport economics, network modelling and activity-based modelling, and leverage different types of (big) data. The applicant should be a creative and motivated researcher, with strong analytical and computational skills, with knowledge of one or all of the following :

• Dynamic Transport Modelling
• Demand Estimation and Forecasting
• Agent-based Modelling and Simulation
• Data-driven Modelling
• Transportation Planning and Network Design

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How to apply

Applications should include :

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information :

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).