Phd Student
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PhD student in Transportation and Mobility Planning
**100%, Zurich, fixed-term**
We aim to expand causal knowledge on travel behaviour and behavioural change in the field of transport by conducting empirical research and combining different research disciplines. Our research is conceptually driven and empirical. The motivation for our research is to enhance resilience in urban areas in terms of well-being, performance, sustainability, and health.
**Project background**
**Job description**
- Participation in (ongoing) research projects and support for the acquisition of new research projects
- Contribution to teaching and examinations
- Authorship and successful publication of research papers in high-impact research journals
- Successful authorship and defense of a doctoral dissertation on one of the research group’s core research areas
- Active participation both within the research group and via (inter)national networks and conferences
**Profile**
**Requirements**:
- MSc degree in the fields of transportation, civil engineering, computer science, spatial planning, geography, geoinformation, psychology, economics, or an equivalent qualification. You must have a Msc certificate before you start
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken English (C1 or higher)
- Knowledge of data analysis and/or programming and a willingness to familiarize yourself further (e.g., R, Pyton, GIS software, Stata, etc.)
- Enjoyment of scientific work
- Ability to self-motivate, self-organize and take personal responsibility in the fulfilment of tasks
- Good communication skills, ability to work in a team and good problem-solving skills
Desired skills and qualifications (not required but a plus):
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality scientific texts (e.g., very well graded theses or publications)
- Experience with simulation programs, big data analyses, or qualitative analyses. N.B. it is not expected/desired that you have experience with all of these methods/programs, but familiarity with some are desired
- Good German language skills (B2)
**Workplace**
Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5,
8049 Zürich, Schweiz
**We offer**
- Your career with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society.
**We value diversity**
**Curious? So are we.**
This position will be available, with an ideal starting date between now and 1. September 2025. The planned duration of the initial contract is 18 months. An aptitude colloquium will take place at the end of the first year and determine the further continuation. The total doctoral project is expected to be finished in 4 years in total.
- A (short) letter of motivation (max 2 A4). The goal of your letter of motivation should be to help us gauge your interest and motivation in pursuing a PhD in our group, your skills, and your key areas of research interest. Please elaborate on your motivation and research interest in detail (1 paragraph each). We strongly advice against using AI to write this.
- CV
- One or two outputs. This can be your Msc dissertation, your Bsc dissertation, a coursework, or anything else you think shows a skill relevant for the position.
- An overview of your grades.
- Please clearly indicate your potential starting date. If you do not have a MSc yet, please also indicate the date you expect to have all results of your MSc.
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