stillingsbetegnelse: Postdoc in Maritime Logistics

jobbeskrivelse:
DTU Transport is one of the largest transport planning research units in Europe with focus on transport and logistics optimisation, transport modeling, safety aspects of transport, transport economics, transport behavior and socioeconomic impact assessments. The present position relates to transport optimisation, one of the research themes of the Department, which aims at the analysis and optimisation of transportation systems in all modes. Responsibilities and tasks The post doc is expected to work in the project “Mitigating and reversing the side-effects of environmental legislation on Ro-Ro shipping in Northern Europe,” funded by the Danish Maritime Fund. The main objective of the project is to identify and assess possible technical, operational, regulatory and financial measures for the mitigation and reversal of the negative repercussions of environmental legislation to the market shares of Ro-Ro shipping in Northern Europe. Specifically, modal shifts as a result of new sulphur regulations as of 1/1/2015 are expected and the goal of the project is to recommend measures to alleviate these shifts. The candidate will mainly work toward developing and calibrating a model that can evaluate possible modal shifts resulting from the application of sulphur regulations, including their impact on shipping routes profitability and repercussions on land-based modes. The main testing scenarios will come from the Ro-Ro short sea sector in the Baltic, the North Sea, and the English Channel where land-based alternatives are a real option. Qualifications Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. A PhD in transportation science, transportation logistics, maritime logistics, intermodal logistics, or equivalent, is required. Experience in discrete choice models, freight models, maritime logistics or other transport modelling is highly desirable. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 1 year, with possibility of extension depending on additional funding. Starting date: March 1, 2015, or soonest possible thereafter. Further information Further information may be obtained from Professor Harilaos N. Psaraftis, hnpsar (at) transport.dtu.dk. You can read more about DTU Transport at http://www.transport.dtu.dk/english. Application procedure: Please submit your online application no later than January 16, 2015. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: •Application (cover letter) •CV •Diploma (an official translation into English) •List of publications Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU Transport is one of the largest transport planning research units in Europe with focus on transport and logistics optimisation, transport modeling, safety aspects of transport, transport economics, transport behavior and socioeconomic impact assessments. The department works closely with other transport research institutions nationally and internationally. One of the department’s objectives is to co-o

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Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark