06-07-2014, 12:24 AM
Researcher in Economics of Transportation
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Apply no later than 4 August 2014
Apply for the job at DTU Transport by completing the following form.
Apply for the job at DTU Transport by completing the following form.
DTU Transport is the largest transport research institution in Denmark, and one of the largest university based transport research departments in Europe. The research at the department lies broadly within the transport domain based on different methodological disciplines. The research is applied in teaching, public sector consultancy and innovation all with the aim to benefit society. Transportation economics plays a significant role in the department’s research based support of the Danish Ministry of Transport within evaluation of transport policies and effects of regulation.
Responsibilities and tasks
The position involves project based research at an international level and public sector consultancy. The general aim is to assess the effect of transport policies, developing and applying microeconomic theory and microeconometrics. All aspects of travel demand are considered, emphasising the relationship between the transport sector and the economy in general, as well as issues related to congestion and environmental impacts. The specific research could be focused on topics like:
Responsibilities and tasks
The position involves project based research at an international level and public sector consultancy. The general aim is to assess the effect of transport policies, developing and applying microeconomic theory and microeconometrics. All aspects of travel demand are considered, emphasising the relationship between the transport sector and the economy in general, as well as issues related to congestion and environmental impacts. The specific research could be focused on topics like:
- Congestion, for example concerning the cost of travel time, travel time risk, and information, or aggregate dynamic congestion modelling, looking for example at hypercongestion and equilibrium dynamics.The linkages between transport markets and the wider economy, taking the perspective of urban economics or new economic geography and perhaps emphasising the markets for labour and housing.Taxation of cars, evaluating for example the effects of registration tax reform on the markets for new and used cars.
Transportation economics has close relations to the department’s other research themes, in particular to transport modelling and governance.
The public sector consultancy involves evaluation of a wide range of policy instruments including capacity provision, pricing and taxation, regulation of parking, information provision and methods for welfare economic evaluation.
As most of the research at DTU Transport is externally funded, research is organised in project teams, and project management as well as active participation in fund-raising will be expected with increasing experience. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to our national and international networking activities.
Qualifications and general assessment criteria
Researcher is a position, where we expect the candidate to qualify as Senior Researcher within a 3-4 year period. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD and must have demonstrated promising research abilities, including ability to publish scientifically.
The assessment of the applicants will be based on:
The public sector consultancy involves evaluation of a wide range of policy instruments including capacity provision, pricing and taxation, regulation of parking, information provision and methods for welfare economic evaluation.
As most of the research at DTU Transport is externally funded, research is organised in project teams, and project management as well as active participation in fund-raising will be expected with increasing experience. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to our national and international networking activities.
Qualifications and general assessment criteria
Researcher is a position, where we expect the candidate to qualify as Senior Researcher within a 3-4 year period. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD and must have demonstrated promising research abilities, including ability to publish scientifically.
The assessment of the applicants will be based on:
- Scientific production and research potentialAbility to perform public sector consultancyAbility to communicate at all levels, including provision of scientific advice to public sector authoritiesAbility to promote and apply research results
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associates. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is three years.
Further information
Please contact Professor Mogens Fosgerau, mf@transport.dtu.dk or tel. +45 4525 6521 or Section leader Camilla Riff Brems on cab@transport.dtu.dk or tel. +45 4525 6557, for additional information about the position.
Applications
Please submit your online application no later than Monday August 4, 2014. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associates. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is three years.
Further information
Please contact Professor Mogens Fosgerau, mf@transport.dtu.dk or tel. +45 4525 6521 or Section leader Camilla Riff Brems on cab@transport.dtu.dk or tel. +45 4525 6557, for additional information about the position.
Applications
Please submit your online application no later than Monday August 4, 2014. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)CVDiploma (MSc/PhD)List of publications
Research publications and public sector reports to be considered in the assessment must be attached.
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Transport (www.transport.dtu.dk) is a university department with activities in public sector consultancy, teaching, and innovation. DTU Transport carries out projects in collaboration with the public and private sector in Denmark and abroad. The projects comprise both short-term and very specific commissioned assignments and long-term developmental assignments. DTU Transport offers approximately 20 courses ranging from initial courses in traffic and transport planning to advanced model- and method-oriented courses within traffic and transport.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Transport (www.transport.dtu.dk) is a university department with activities in public sector consultancy, teaching, and innovation. DTU Transport carries out projects in collaboration with the public and private sector in Denmark and abroad. The projects comprise both short-term and very specific commissioned assignments and long-term developmental assignments. DTU Transport offers approximately 20 courses ranging from initial courses in traffic and transport planning to advanced model- and method-oriented courses within traffic and transport.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
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