PhD Candidate in Agent-Based Modeling of Mobility-as-a-Service (MAAS) for Sustainable Cities
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The University of Liège is recruiting a PhD Candidate in Agent-Based Modeling of Mobility-as-a-Service (MAAS) for Sustainable Cities
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract for up to 4 years
- Supervision by Prof. Mario Cools
- Earliest start date: January 1, 2021
- Work location: Sart-Tilman Campus, Liège, Belgium
Project description
Cities are continuously renewing and reshaping. This urban renewal goes along with the emergence of new mobility services, that might provide a solution to the negative externalities associated with abundant car use (e.g., congestion, pollution, loss of quality of life, etc.).
In this research project, the potential of Mobility-as-a-Service (MAAS) will be investigated from a technical point of view, to provide advanced, scalable methodological approaches for modelling interactions and combinations of multiple new mobility solutions. In particular, the model includes deep Q-networks for smart-decision making under complex environments in conjunction with a MATSIM traffic model.
The main outcome of this research project is a smart decision support system that enables policymakers to anticipate the implications of MAAS-related policy measures on the transportation system.
Your role
- The PhD student is embedded in a group of PhD students in the research group LEMA of the Urban & Environment Engineering (UEE) Department of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Liège;
- Present his/her research at research seminars and conferences;
- Build his/her professional network of peers and to gain scientific status and visibility;
- Produce high impact journal publications and peer-reviewed conference papers;
- Deliver a PhD dissertation.
Your profile
- MsC in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography or Commercial Engineering;
- High qualifications and grades in statistics and programming related subjects;
- Being proficient in English. French is not required, but having proficiency in it is seen as an asset.
- Experience with programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, C++).
We offer
- An exciting multi-disciplinary research environment
- A competitive salary for the full-time PhD position for a period of maximum 4 consecutive years.
- A package of mentoring, training and carreer development.
- Enrollment as a PhD candidate in one of the Doctoral Schools attached to the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Application process
Please submit your complete application in a single PDF file via mail to Mario Cools before December 28th, 2020.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter outlining your background, skills and demonstrating your competences and motivation to carry out this project.
- Copies of degrees, transcript with grades in English or French.
- If available your master thesis and/or one relevant publications.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews.
For project-related information, please contact Prof. Mario Cools.
