Transport Modelling Research Fellow

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Birmingham in Birmingham, UK, invites applications for a research post in transport modelling within the CLEETS initiative. The role focuses on travel demand analysis, data interpretation and modelling to understand decarbonisation and mobility shifts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Cardiff University and US partners, contribute to bids and publish results, with travel to project sites as needed. Closing date: 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• First degree in area of specialism and typically a higher degree relevant to the research area or equivalent qualifications.
• This may include Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Business studies or Behavioural sciences.
• Strong analytical capabilities in travel behaviour and demand analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop objectives and proposals for own or joint research with mentorship if required.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data on travel attitudes and perceptions relating to electric and autonomous mobility and mobility hubs.
• Disseminate research findings at seminars and conferences and contribute to publications.

Skills

Analytical capability in travel demand

Data interpretation

Communication of complex information

Knowledge of travel modelling methods

Resource planning awareness

Project coordination

Research programme planning

Equality Act awareness

Education

First degree in a relevant area

Higher degree relevant to research area

Transport Engineering

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Business studies

Behavioural sciences

Job description

University of Birmingham in Birmingham, UK, invites applications for a research post in transport modelling within the CLEETS initiative. The role focuses on travel demand analysis, data interpretation and modelling to understand decarbonisation and mobility shifts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Cardiff University and US partners, contribute to bids and publish results, with travel to project sites as needed. Closing date: 2 November 2026.