Doctoral student in Technology and Society with a focus on organisational and regulatory framework for sustainable transport systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work duties
The PhD student will participate in an EU project with partners from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Germany. The candidate will be involved in carrying out the work tasks that Lund University will lead.

The study is expected to produce knowledge for increasing the share of active and sustainable mobility modes, with focus on developing a regulatory framework and emphasizing the engagement of the citizens. The work duties involve: 1) identify important regulatory aspects for the design of public transport networks and tariff systems; 2) map actors and their relations that are involved in the coordination and collaboration for designing public transport networks and tariff systems in the context of multimodal networks and in an international setting; and 3) deliver recommendations for integrating citizens' participatory approaches to the regulatory framework and policy instruments.

Applied methods are expected to consist of literature review, document reviews, interviews, participation in observations and the collection and analysis the data. Data are analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively using e.g. statistical methods, thematic content analysis, discourse analysis. The tasks involve frequent contacts and collaboration with external actors in Sweden, and other European countries that are involved in the EU project for the collection of information and data as well as for effective dissemination of research results. The PhD candidate is expected to actively participate in EU project meetings, as well as collaborate and coordinate with other EU project partners. The tasks will be performed both together with the responsible project manager and independently. Travel and stay outside Lund (within Sweden and internationally) are included in the tasks.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties may also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Technology and society if the applicant has:

• at least 30 credits awarded in the second cycle relevant to the subject area.

Finally, the student must be judged to have the potential to complete the programme.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study. These may be demonstrated through documents appended to the application and at a possible interview.
2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems. The assessment could be made on the basis of the student’s degree project and a discussion of this at a possible interview.
3. Written and oral communication skills, not least in making researchbased knowledge available to a wider audience, public debate, legislators or in industrial collaborations.
4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

• In the first instance, a candidate with an academic degree focusing on transport planning and mobility, urban planning or public administration is sought, but applicants with other focuses and with relevant qualifications will also be considered.
• Courses in transport and transport planning, organisation, and policy studies.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainable transport planning in a European context.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of public administration in a European context.
• Experience of interdisciplinary research or collaboration.
• Experience from independent research work, investigation work, independent data collection, and analyses (quantitative and qualitative).
• Knowledge of the Swedish language or any Scandinavian language.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).