Postdoctoral researcher in shared mobility

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our team Transportation and Mobility Planning at the Institute for Transport Planning and Systems.

For an externally funded lab / external, we are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join our team. In the project, we will be analyzing ride-sharing, shared e-scooter and shared bicycle behaviour. We will analyse the data to understand the impacts of changes in supply and changes in the city on ridership (frequency, duration, location, etc). We will also look at different user segments, such as tourists and inhabitants and compare their ridership, etc. For this we will analyse existing GPS data, as well as collect own (questionnaire) data.

• Participating in the above described research project.
• Contributions to teaching and examinations
• Authorship and successful publication of research papers in high-impact research journals
• Active participation in the research group
• You may also be asked to support for the acquisition of new research projects. This includes data collection, analyses, and acquisition

(I) Requirements:

• Experience with analyzing GPS tracks
• Good data-handling skills and ability to use R (compulsary) and preferably also Python and/or GIS competently
• Statistical/causal inference knowledge
• PhD degree in a related field of above-average quality, or other research experience that would allow doing the work
• Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills and ability to self-organize and take personal responsibility in the fulfillment of tasks
• Good communication skills, including excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

(II) Desired skills and qualifications:

• Familiarity with analysing travel behaviour data or urban mobility patterns
• Good German language skills (at least B2) or Spanish language skills
• Experience with collecting own data  (e.g. questionnaires; measurements)
• Experience with developing networks with stakeholders and/or drafting policy recommendations

This position will be available as soon as possible, further upon agreement. The usual conditions of employment apply.

The planned duration of the initial contract is one year, to be extended based on continued funding and successful performance.