Postdoctoral researcher in optimization for robust railway …, Zürich (Kreis 11)

Overview Despite the excellent quality of public transport systems in Switzerland, the railway system needs to increase its performance, quality, and capacity while attracting more travellers to meet ambitious policy and environmental goals. The project focuses on timetable planning that can minimize delays and their impacts through large‑scale optimisation of rail timetabling, incorporating robustness against delays and their propagation across the network.

Job description

Expand and consolidate existing timetabling models to include constraints from limited resources and complex dynamics resulting from variable choices.

Expand the scope of scheduling models to tackle multi‑objective problems and non‑scalar objective functions such as the probability of delays.

Study local and systemic impacts of timetables when exposed to expected or speculative delay dynamics.

Profile Ideally, you have (or are about to receive) a Doctoral Degree in transport sciences, management or decision sciences, applied mathematics, econometrics, statistics, computer science, physics, or related fields. Your research track should be consistent and demonstrate a track record, or clear potential, for analysing, modelling, controlling, and optimising transport systems. You are highly motivated, self‑driven, with a clear research vision, academic ambition, and excellent communication and writing skills (fluent spoken and written English is mandatory).

Proficiency in computer science and ability to programme complex software independently.

Ability to model and work with algorithmic design, existing software, and data provided by industrial partners.

Knowledge of mathematical optimisation (MILP, IP, LP) and/or control sciences.

Strong team‑working and communication skills.

Knowledge of German or similar languages is a plus.

You will work in an interactive international environment with doctoral students, post‑docs, and senior scientists, engaging continuously with practical problems and solutions.

We offer Benefits include public transport season tickets, car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare, attractive pension benefits, and access to ETH’s extensive training program.

We value diversity and sustainability ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture, promotes equality of opportunity, and values diversity. We are committed to a climate‑neutral future and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all staff and students are respected.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Dr. Francesco Corman at .

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