Postdoc in Mobility Transitions and Behaviour Change - DTU Management

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Management seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance understanding of behavioural change in mobility transitions using advanced modelling and causal analysis. You will work with unique longitudinal datasets and contribute to methodological advances in behavioural modelling and causality analysis within an international team.

You will publish in top journals and collaborate with researchers across disciplines, strengthening DTU’s position in sustainable mobility science.

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent.
• Background in transport, psychology, geography, sociology, anthropology, data science or related field.
• Strong quantitative research and statistical modelling skills.
• Publication record indicating research potential.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced behavioural modelling approaches.
• Analyse large-scale longitudinal data from the 7-wave panel and mobility app dataset.
• Publish findings in leading international journals.
• Collaborate with international colleagues with core expertise in behavioural change and mobility transitions.

Skills

Quantitative research

Statistical modelling

English language

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

PhD degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you aiming to make a significant scientific contribution to the future of sustainable mobility? This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to work with exceptional longitudinal datasets that enable cutting‑edge analyses of behavioural change, causal mechanisms, and lifestyle transitions over time. You will collaborate with leading international researchers and contribute to evidence that can inform both behavioural theories and transport policy.

Responsibilities And Qualification

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the ERC project URGENT. The position focuses on advancing the understanding of behavioural change and societal impacts of mobility transitions through innovative modelling and causal analysis.

You will work with unique longitudinal datasets and contribute to methodological advances in behavioural modelling, causality analysis, and/or impact assessment. The position offers excellent opportunities for high‑impact scientific publications, international collaboration, and the development of novel approaches to studying sustainable mobility transitions within a highly ambitious, supportive, and international research team.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Develop and apply advanced behavioural modelling approaches
• Analyse large‑scale datasets: longitudinal data from a 7-wave panel survey and a 9‑month mobility app dataset
• Publish findings in leading international journals
• Collaborate with a network of international colleagues with core expertise in the field

We are looking for candidates with:

• A background in transport, psychology, geography, sociology, anthropology, data science, or a related field
• Strong quantitative research and statistical modelling skills
• A publication record that demonstrates strong research potential
• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

In addition, candidates should have documented expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Longitudinal data analysis
• Causal inference and causal machine learning
• Environmental impact assessment
• Theoretical frameworks that explain individual behaviour or societal change

Experience spanning multiple areas will be considered an advantage.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterised by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The 2-year position is available from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter by agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Sonja Haustein and information on the URGENT project can be found here.

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Management conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programmes at bachelor, master, and PhD levels across DTU's study programmes. The department has 250+ employees with around half of staff coming from abroad.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.