Postdoc Researcher of Smart Transport Systems

The Urban Mobility Systems research group at Chalmers University of Technology now has an open post doc position, that will give you the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the area;
- Career development opportunities and professional training;
- International collaborations;
- Teaching and supervision for early career researchers;
- Chance of leading a research grant.

Information about the research
Urban Mobility Systems research group is a research group within the Division of Geotechnics and Geology, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The group is focused on improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our future urban mobility systems, from an infrastructure centred perspective. This project will also be carried out in collaboration with electrical engineering department and the department of mechanics and maritime sciences.

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

Major responsibilities
- Develop charging infrastructure planning model considering the nexus among charging infrastructure, grid, and transport infrastructure
- Develop public transit network design model
- Simulations and demonstrations

For all postdocs at Chalmers:
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, we would like you to have a doctoral degree in engineering; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You also need to have strong oral and written skills in English, programming skills of Python, and traffic simulation packages. Master's and Bachelor's degrees in engineering are meritorious as well as experience in video making.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

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
To apply, please go to: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=8796

Application deadline: 15 October 2020

For questions, please contact:
Xiaobo Qu, Professor (Chair), ACE, xiaobo@chalmers.se, +46768543198

About the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering has about 290 employees encompassing a broad theoretical knowledge base, from engineering science to the social sciences to the humanities, as well as design-based, artistic research. The combination of all of these perspectives allows for great interdisciplinary advancement in the field and a broader discussion of various aspects of sustainability. Together, we provide a comprehensive environment for architecture and civil engineering, well equipped to take on the common challenges of building a sustainable future.

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***