PhD scholarship in Transport Economics
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
The Transport Economics group in the division of System Analysis at DTU Management Engineering seeks a PhD student to work within the area of productivity, agglomeration, and congestion.
Responsibilities and tasks
Using the Danish register data, the PhD project aims to contribute to identification and measurement of causal relationships that can inform how transport or place-based policies affect productivity, wages and the level of employment, the size and shape of cities, patterns of residential and work location, and commute distances.
The PhD student will also be expected to participate in project work and in general meetings in the Department about research and strategic issues.
The project is carried out in close collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and other partners.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in economics or similar is required.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Assessment
The PhD student will be selected through a competitive application process. Online applications will be screened and a shortlist of candidates will be assessed in more detail. The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Mogens Fosgerau.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contributes 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 appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Workplace: DTU Lyngby Campus.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Mogens Fosgerau: +45 4525 6521.
You can read more about DTU Management Engineering on http://www.man.dtu.dk
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 9 June 2016. 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:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English)
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Phd project will be anchored at the System Analysis Division, which is working on international and Danish research projects related to transportation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable development, city development, renewable energy, energy system modelling, and policies and regulation.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
