PhD position in road-user modeling

In this PhD project you will collect data from instrumented vehicles in real traffic and on test track and use that data to model human behavior. In particular, you will investigate how cyclists and e-scooterist approach an intersection and negotiate the infrastructure with motorized vehicles. The aim of your work is to describe -mathematically- (i.e., with computational behavioral models) how cyclists and e-scooterists behave in traffic. These models will be used to inform the design of automated vehicles, intelligent vehicle systems, and support Euro NCAP testing.

Information about the research project
The research will be conducted in the Crash Analysis and Prevention (CAP) unit within the division of Vehicle Safety at Chalmers. CAP's mission is to understand why crashes happen and how they can be prevented, where driver modeling and virtual safety benefit assessment are two core strategic research areas of the group - research in the boarder between human factors and engineering. The chosen candidate will be working in an environment where several other PhD students perform research on road-user modeling and safety assessment. DICE, the project in which this position is a core component, is sponsored by Toyota and will collaborate with several industrial partners in Göteborg such as Autoliv and Veoneer.

-The details of the departmental research activities may be found here.

Major responsibilities
The chosen PhD candidate's research will collect data in field trials and on test-track and use these data to model e-scooterist and cyclist behaviur as these road users negotiate intersections with motorized vehicles.
Other responsibilities as a PhD student at Chalmers include teaching in BSc and MSc courses and taking more than a year of own courses (both transferable skills courses, such as ethics, scientific writing, and project managment, and research topic specific courses).

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should, at least, have completed a Master of Science in engineering or computer science, at the time of starting the position.
Excellent knowledge of the English language (both oral and written) is a requirement, as it is extensive experience in programming (e.g. Python or Matlab). Project work and work experience in the following domains is meritorious:
a) hardware installation
b) analysis of different types of traffic data (e.g., field data)
c) development or use of computational driver (road-user) models
d) quantitative analysis of driver/human behaviors.

As the work will be conducted in a highly multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment cultural awareness and good collaboration skills are important. It is equally important that the successful candidate is quality conscious and a problem solver. As a PhD student you also have to be self-driven and curious.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210234 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 6 June 2021

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Marco Dozza, Vehicle Safety Divison, marco.dozza@chalmers.se, +46-772 3621
Assoc. Prof. Giulio Piccinini, giulio.piccinini@chalmers.se, +46-772 1421

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