We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary research project SQUARES. This position is ideal for a recent PhD graduate eager to engage with complex urban challenges through systems thinking, transportation research, and quality-oriented approaches to engineering and management.
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the development and application of system dynamics models, support the design of urban mobility and governance frameworks, and collaborate on scientific outputs and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Responsibilities
* Develop and apply system dynamics models to urban and transportation systems
* Support the integration of quality engineering and management principles in urban science frameworks
* Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in transportation planning, urban governance, and systems innovation
* Contribute to academic publications, reports, and project deliverables
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers and external stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
Mandatory requirements:
PhD in Systems Engineering, Transportation Systems, Industrial Engineering or related fields.
Preferred factors:
* Research in transportation systems, urban mobility, and urban governance
* Experience in systems dynamics modelling
* Application of quality assessment and evaluation methodologies
* Experience with decision-making models in urban contexts
* Development or use of digital twins for urban systems or infrastructures
About the Project
SQUARES explores the role of systemic approaches and quality methodologies in addressing urban development, mobility, and sustainability. The project bridges engineering, management, and urban science, focusing on the design, implementation, and evaluation of integrated urban systems for improved decision-making and public value.