JOB POSITION| Lecturer in Transportation Planning,University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

University of Groningen; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Transportation Planning to contribute to teaching and research. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in urban transportation planning, with a track record of research funding and publications. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in world-leading urban studies within a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in urban transportation planning with a commitment to research.
• Familiarity with socially-just and sustainable transportation systems.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications and international presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in urban transportation planning.
• Engage in cutting-edge research in urban studies.
• Develop and lead projects in transportation systems.

Skills

Urban transportation modelling

Policy analysis

Research funding

Peer-reviewed publications

Presentation skills

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in urban studies, planning, geography, management, public administration, economics

Job description

JOB POSITION | Lecturer in Transportation Planning, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Lecturer in Transportation Planning
University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
College of Social Sciences, School of Social and Political Sciences
Ref: 003593
Funded for 3 years

The Urban Studies subject area in the university is seeking outstanding candidates with a strong commitment to contribute to teaching and research in urban transportation planning. Urban Studies in Glasgow is widely recognised as a world-leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary urban research with significant impact. The appointment will commence on September 1, 2013.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise and a strong commitment to undertake research in the theory, practice, methods and applications in transportation planning, and should be familiar with urban transportation modelling and/or policy analysis, and have a demonstrable interest in one or more of the following areas: socially-just, smart/intelligent, active and sustainable transportation systems. Attractive candidates would have a track record of peer-reviewed publications, presentations in international academic conferences, research funding, and teaching experience, or show great potential to excel in these areas.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years' research experience at postdoctoral level or equivalent research profile (and expect PhD conferral by September 2013), in terms of publications and presentations, in the fields of urban studies, planning, geography, management, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Closing date: 12 May 2013.
Interview date: 30 May 2013

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