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Job Opening | 1 Postdoctoral Researcher | 1 PhD Candidate: Resilient Public Transport | 1 Project Manager

The Railways and Transport Laboratory at the National Technical University of Athens has a job opening for 1 Postdoctoral Researcher, 1 PhD Candidate and 1 Project Manager for EU Horizon project SCUDO. To apply, please send your CV to Assistant Prof. Konstantinos Gkiotsalitis at gkiotsalitis@mail.ntua.gr.

Key Takeaways
  • Working Hours: 40hr.
  • Salary: competitive
  • Deadline: 30 June 2025

The Railways and Transport Lab is looking for research and development personnel for European Research Projects in Public Transport Resilience. The Railways and Transport Laboratory has a research team of 16 members (1 Faculty Member, 3 Senior Researchers, 11 PhD Candidates and 1 Software Developer) and is part of the Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering.

PostDoctoral Researcher Position
YOUR PROFILE
  • PhD in Engineering, Mathematics or Economics
  • Proven Knowledge of English (English is the working language)
  • Familiarity with Transportation Engineering
  • Funding Acquisition / Proposal Writing Experience
  • Mathematical Programming Skills
  • Supervision Experience
OUR OFFER
  • Supporting the supervision of a diverse team of PhD Candidates
  • Engagement in cutting edge technology development in the field of public transport
  • Competitive Salary
  • Stimulating research environment
  • Engagement in the technical management of EU research and innovation projects
PhD Candidate Position
YOUR PROFILE
  • BSc and MSc Titles or 5-year Diploma in Engineering
  • Proven Knowledge of English (English is the working language)
  • Transport Planning Skills
  • Mathematical Programming Skills
  • Computer Programming Skills
  • Expertise in Operations Research
OUR OFFER
  • No tuition fees
  • Engagement in cutting edge technology development in the field of public transport
  • Competitive Salary
  • Stimulating research environment
  • International networking / International conferences
Project Manager Position
YOUR PROFILE
  • BSc and MSc Titles or 5-year Diploma in Engineering
  • Proven Knowledge of English (English is the working language)
  • Project Management Skills
  • Past Experience in European Projects is a plus
  • Organization skills
OUR OFFER
  • Managing a diverse portfolio of EU and National projects
  • Competitive Salary
  • Managing a diverse team
  • Experience on project management at an international level

NTUA’s School of Civil Engineering is the oldest and most prestigious Engineering School in Greece. The School is consistently ranked as one of the top Civil Engineering Schools worldwide.

Individually, our School and its departments lead their fields. As a whole, they represent a world-leading, multidisciplinary faculty, united by the radical spirit of NTUA. Our vision is of a world where everything that’s built aims to add to the well-being of people and the environment.

The School of Civil Engineering at NTUA is made up of 4 Departments, providing teaching and research in a wide range of subject areas to over 1,500 students each year.

Set within NTUA’s School of Civil Engineering, the Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering is comprised of three world-class Research Laboratories: the Railways and Transport Laboratory, the Traffic Engineering Laboratory, and the Pavement Engineering Laboratory. The role of the Department is to facilitate the Laboratories and help them grow, enabling them to develop their academic direction and strategies.

The Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering at NTUA employs 6 Faculty Members and has a personnel of almost 100 Research, Technical and Administrative Staff members.

Established in 1962, the Railways and Transport Lab at NTUA performs R&D and Educational activities in the areas of transport modeling, public transport, freight transport, railway infrastructure, maritime, airports, and intelligent transportation systems.

The Laboratory staff consists of 1 Faculty Member, 4 Emeriti Professors, 1 Laboratory and Teaching staff member, 2 Senior Researchers, 1 Laboratory Technical Staff member, and 8 PhD Candidates.

Information and Application

Please submit your application before June 30, 2025, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an overview of all courses attended and grades obtained to Assistant Professor Kostantinos Gkiotsalitis (email gkiotsalitis@mail.ntua.gr).

OUR MISSION
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

At the Railways and Transport Laboratory, we aim to develop new technologies for the next generation of public transport, freight transport, railway and air transport systems with focus on efficiency and sustainability.

IMPACT
RESEARCH & EDUCATION

The Railways and Transport Laboratory at NTUA has published 2 international books, has awarded 18 PhD Titles, has participated in more than 134 European and National Research Projects, and has 2 members in the list of most cited researchers in the field of Logistics and Transportation.