Researcher in public transport planning with focus on BRT - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 

Transport and Roads is a division at the Department of Technology and Society. We undertake research and education within transport planning and mobility, traffic safety, railway and road construction. We have around 40 employees and are situated on LTH campus. The research team Transport Planning and Mobility has around 15 members of staff, ranging from PhD students and administrative staff, to senior lecturers and a professor. This team is now looking for a researcher to contribute to research about BRT.

We offer 

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
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Work duties 

The duties focus on participation in a research project on so-called eBRT, i.e. electrified Bus Rapid Transit systems. In this project, you will work on developing a standard for European eBRT systems. This means taking responsibility for various pre-specified tasks within the scope of the research project, collecting and analysing data, planning, and participating in project meetings, as well as being responsible for delivering results according to the established timetable for the project.

In addition to research, the tasks also include:

• teaching at basic, advanced, and postgraduate level
• opportunity for university pedagogical training
• supervision of undergraduate degree projects and doctoral students
• work on applying for external research funding
• cooperation with business and society
• administration linked to the tasks above.

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

• a PhD or equivalent research qualification within transportation
• very good oral and written proficiency in English
• good oral and written proficiency in Swedish, since you need to process questionnaires in Swedish
• knowledge of planning and implementation of advanced BRT systems
• practical experience in developing guidelines and planning tools for the design of advanced BRT systems
• completed training in Transport Science and Public Transport Research, or equivalent training
• a high degree of independence and collaborative skills.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• It’s considered an additional qualification if you have experience of practical work with planning and implementation in the traffic engineering field
• It’s considered an additional qualification if you have publications related to bus priority measures and BRT.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Further information 

The position is a fixed term position for one year at 25 percent of full time and starting in February 2023 or by agreement.

How to apply 

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Welcome with your application!