Postdoctoral Researcher in Transport Modelling and Simulation

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Luxembourg Université du Luxembourg Temps plein

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

**Your profile**:

- Hold a PhD in applied mathematics or engineering
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Knowledge of programming, either Python or MATLAB is considered mandatory, knowledge of Java is considered an asset
- Solid knowledge of transportation modelling, proved with indexed publications
- Experience with research projects and expertise in supervision of PhD students
- Demonstration of writing (successful) proposals for grants is a strong asset
- Fluent written and oral skills in English is a must, French is considered an asset

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter stating your experience and why you are interested in the position
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval Campus
- Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
- Job Reference: UOL07796

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



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