Postdoctoral Researcher in Shared Mobility, Zürich (Kreis 11)

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, 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

Support acquisition of new research projects

Profile (I) Requirements:

Experience with analyzing GPS tracks

Good data-handling skills and ability to use R (compulsory) 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)

Experience with collecting own data (e.g. questionnaires; measurements)

Experience with developing networks with stakeholders and/or drafting policy recommendations

Workplace We offer

Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society

You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

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

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Curious? So are we. We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

A letter of motivation (max 2 A4). Please discuss your experience and interests in the letter aligned to the job and in a wider context. The goal of your letter of motivation should be to help us gauge your interest and motivation in pursuing this research project, and generally working our group 'transportation and mobility planning' at the ETH Zürich. Please also indicate your potential starting date.

CV, including publications

The names and email addresses of people (min 2) who could provide a reference (letter). You do not need to submit a letter at this stage

Two key outputs (these could be publications, code, visualisations, etc)

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. We will start shortlisting at the end of March.

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