Research Associate Traffic Modeling 80%

Research Associate Traffic Modeling 80%

Do you want to combine research with concrete practical relevance and be part of an international EU project? In our Smart Mobility Group at the Institute for Data Analysis and Process Design, you work at the interface between science and application – with room for your own publications and innovative ideas. Within the framework of an EU project, you actively shape the mobility of the future.

Department: School of Engineering

Start of work: Earliest 1.11.25 or by arrangement (limited to 2 years with option for a 3rd year)

• You independently take over the management and implementation of exciting national and international research and service projects in the field of Smart Mobility and traffic systems – including the ongoing EU project moveo, which tests innovative mobility solutions in real demonstrators.
• You develop innovative modeling strategies and methodological approaches for analyzing and optimizing mobility behavior – with a focus on road traffic engineering and multimodal systems.
• You work at the interface between university research and practical implementation and actively contribute your expertise to interdisciplinary project teams.
• You have the opportunity to write scientific publications and participate in international conferences.
• You support the supervision and training of assistants in applied research and development projects.
• You supervise students in bachelor’s and master’s theses and professionally accompany them during their final projects.
• You have a university degree or a comparable qualification level in a field relevant to the topic.
• You have a doctorate in the field of traffic modeling.
• You work analytically, structured, and precisely and bring very good mathematical skills.
• You bring extensive and broad expertise in the field of quantitative methods in the planning and operation of mobility systems.
• You enjoy scientific supervision and competently and motivatingly support students in project, bachelor’s, or master’s theses.
• You have very good knowledge of German and English.

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

The School of Engineering (SoE), as one of the leading educational and research institutions in Switzerland, focuses on future-relevant topics. 14 institutes and centers guarantee high-quality education, research, and development with a focus on energy, mobility, information, and health.

At the Institute for Data Analysis and Process Design (IDP), we turn data into tangible added value. With a strong scientific foundation and a clear focus on practical solutions, we develop innovative approaches in data science and business engineering.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the website "Working at ZHAW." Here are the main points:

Dr. Stephan Bütikofer

Smart Mobility Group

Jasmin Strobel

Recruiting Manager