Trainee in Transportation planning

Institute for Biomedicine – Eurac Research; Bolzano; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Regional Development in Bolzano seeks a trainee researcher with a master’s degree (or near completion) to join the team and focus on transport planning and mobility research. The internship lasts 6–10 months and involves analyzing rural transport accessibility and mobility patterns, data collection, and project support.

Responsibilities include analyzing traffic data for the Passeiertal project, collecting primary data, and supporting other rural mobility initiatives, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in transport-relevant disciplines, ideal travel demand focus.
• Experience with transport demand models and survey/data collection is a plus.
• Ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams; German or Italian knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on the Passeiertal project to estimate passing-through traffic contributions.
• Support other rural mobility projects and EU-level initiatives as needed.

Skills

Transport demand models

Survey/statistical tools

Primary data collection

Education

Bachelor/Master in transport or spatial planning

Job description

Institute for Regional Development

Short description of the position/project:

We are seeking a trainee researcher (i.e. master’s degree either under development or achieved by less than 1 year) to join the Institute for Regional Development, with a working focus on transport planning and mobility research. The position aims to support our research on the analysis of (rural) transport accessibility and the understanding of rural mobility patterns. The successful candidate will support the Regional Development team in the implementation of one local project. The duration of the internship is at least 6 months and up to 10 months (to be agreed upon with the candidate).

Tasks:

• Project “Passing-through traffic in Passeiertal”: Implement this consultation project with the institute team. The aim of the project is to estimate how much of the motorised traffic affecting the South Tyrolean valley of Passeiertal is generated by passing-through traffic flows (of locals and visitors). To this end, the project will analyse available secondary data, will collect additional primary data, and will derive estimates.
• Other projects: Support the institute's team in the implementation of other ongoing projects (if and when needed). Such projects typically regard (rural) passenger mobility and local or EU level. Relevant ongoing projects include RECCAM, CLOSING THE GAP, YOUTH4MOBILIT, iMONITRAF!.

Requirements:

• Bachelor/master’s degree in transport-relevant disciplines (such as engineering or spatial planning), ideally with a focus on travel demand analysis, monitoring and estimation (relevant for the Passeiertal project).
• Hard skills: Good command of transport demand models, survey/statistical tools, and techniques to set up travel demand surveys and primary data collection campaigns (relevant for the Passeiertal project).
• Soft skills: Strong communication skills and ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams with a positive and curious mindset. Interest in rural mobility challenges.
  Language (DE or IT): Professional knowledge of German or Italian for writing, speaking and listening. The Passeiertal project has a local scale, requiring the knowledge of at least one of the local languages.
• Language (EN): Professional knowledge of English (preferably C1, possibly B2 level) for writing, speaking and listening, to allow a smooth production of project-related scientific outputs.

We offer:

• A full-time job position (40h/week), or 32h/week arrangement if preferred by the candidate.
• A supportive, international, and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• An attractive workplace in a highly cyclable city offering excellent access to outdoor and mountain activities.
• Workplace location: Viale Druso, 1 - 39100 Bolzano.