Research associate (f/m/d) in the field of European passenger transport demand modeling

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a postdoctoral candidate for the Chair of Network Economics. The role involves modeling transport demand and developing a European passenger transport demand model, with opportunities for doctoral research. Join an international team to contribute to significant transport economics projects.

Qualifikationen

• Position encourages the possibility of a doctorate.
• Experience in modeling and transport economics is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Model European long-distance passenger transport demand.
• Develop options for service concepts for long-distance lines.
• Support the development of a European passenger transport demand model.

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

20.05.2025

Job description:

The position is located at the Chair of Network Economics (Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch) of the Institute of Economics. The chair is internationally recognized for its contributions and project research on transport economics, transport modelling, and regulation. It fulfills teaching tasks for the economics degree programs at KIT and is involved in the European university network TransportNet.

Your tasks include modeling European long-distance passenger transport demand. As part of a project funded by RailNet Europe (RNE), you will work in an international team to develop options for service concepts for long-distance lines of European railroad companies. You will support the development of a European passenger transport demand model, based on the existing passenger transport model of the European strategic evaluation model HIGH-TOOL.

The position offers the possibility of a doctorate, which is encouraged.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With over 42,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding €5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organization.