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Job Opening | PhD Candidate: Multi-modal Optimization in Public Transport | NTUA-PTO

Do you want to work on optimization techniques to facilitate a shift towards efficient, ecofriendly and sustainable public transport operations? We are looking for a highly motivated PhD Candidate with a strong quantitative background to reinforce the Research Team of the Railways and Transport Laboratory at the National Technical University of Athens.

To apply, please send your CV to Assistant Prof. Konstantinos Gkiotsalitis at kgkiotsalitis@civil.ntua.gr indicating the code NTUA-PTO.

Key Takeaways
  • Working Hours:
  • 40hr.
  • Yearly Salary:
  • up to € 21,480.62
  • Application Deadline:
  • 30 Nov 2023

The Railways and Transport Lab is looking for research and development personnel for European and National Research Projects in Public Transport Optimization and Electrification. The Railways and Transport Laboratory has a research team of 12 members (8 PhD Candidates and 4 Senior Researchers) and is part of the Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering that has a research team of 33 PhD Candidates.

The postholder responsibilities will include:

  • Developing Public Transport Optimization models for integrated transport networks
  • Developing Optimization models for Public Transport Services operated by Electric Vehicles
  • Liaising with Public Transport Service Providers and Tech Companies
  • Developing Decision Support systems in Python or Matlab
  • Producing high-quality research
  • Guiding and supporting students pursuing their BSc and MSc degrees, including supervision and teaching responsibilities
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
  • Excellent mentorship and stimulating research environment
  • International networking / attendance of international conferences

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 5 Faculty Members, 29 Research Associates, 33 PhD Candidates and 6 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

As a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled at the School of Civil Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens. The work location is Athens, Greece.

Please submit your application before November 30, 2023, including:

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an overview of all courses attended and grades obtained.
  • Contact details of two referees.

You are welcome to contact Assistant Professor Dr Konstantinos Gkiotsalitis (email kgkiotsalitis@civil.ntua.gr) or Dr Amalia Nikolopoulou (email anikolopoulou@mail.ntua.gr) for any questions you might have.

The first round of selection interviews is scheduled for December 4-5, 2023 and interviews can be held through Microsoft Teams. A second round of in-person interviews may be scheduled if necessary.

  • STEP 1
  • Submit your Application
  • STEP 2
  • In case selected, online interview with the selection committee
  • STEP 3
  • If the interview is successful, you will receive a suitable offer
  • STEP 4
  • A suitable PhD title will be selected to complete the formal PhD application
Your Colleagues
Dr Konstantinos Gkiotsalitis

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Dr Tatiana Moschovou

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Dr Amalia Nikolopoulou

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Emmanouil Nisyrios

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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.