Governments across the globe promote public transport and new shared modes of transport such as bike sharing, car-sharing and ride-pooling, to reduce car dependency and to develop a more sustainable urban transport system. The objective of the European research project ‘Seamless Shared Urban Mobility” (SUM Project) is to improve the competitiveness of these new shared modes of transport in combination with public transport systems, through policy, optimisation and technological interventions.
The Department of Civil Engineering and Management at the University of Twente has a PhD position within the SUM project. The PhD project focuses on examining solutions for improving the integration of combined public transport and new shared mobility services in cities. You will define the content of the PhD project in the first 6 months of the project together with your supervisors. Examples of topics that may be addressed include (but are not limited to):
Women are explicitly asked to apply for this position. This is part of the University of Twente's strategy to increase the proportion of women among its faculty and to create a working environment that is diverse, inclusive and supportive of excellence in research and teaching.
Our offerYou will be employed by the Transport Systems Cluster, Department of Civil Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering Technology, the University of Twente, in Enschede, The Netherlands.
The University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of facilities for sports and other activities.
Information and applicationAs a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled in the Twente Graduate School (TGS). The work location is Enschede.
Please submit your application before November 20, 2023 via the ‘'apply now” button below, including:
For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact: Associate Professor Alejandro Tirachini ([email protected]) or Professor Eric van Berkum ([email protected]@utwente.nl).
The first round of selection interviews is scheduled for November 29-30, 2023 and interviews can be held through Microsoft Teams. A second round of in- person interviews may be scheduled if necessary.
About the organisationThe Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first' university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor's and Master's students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutes Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.
Want to know more Tirachini, A. (Alejandro)Associate Professor
Tirachini, A. (Alejandro)Associate Professor
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