PhD Fellowship position in transport equity - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Built Environment has a vacant position as a PhD fellow in transport equity. The position will link to the research group TransFrUrban (Transport, Infrastructure, and Urban development). Read more about the research group here: https://www.oslomet.no/en/research/research-groups/transport-infrastructure-and-urban-development.

Area of research

This position will focus the research tasks related to multimode transport service considering accessibility and equality. In 2020, over 50% of the world’s population are living in the urban area. By 2050, 7 out of 10 people in the world will live in cities. And the cities will generate more than 80% of the global GDP. Like some other megatrends, urbanization has the potential to become a positive transformative force for every aspect of sustainable development, including the reduction of inequality. Considering aging and new living style (such as working from home and walkable cities), how to properly apply emerging technologies to improve the urban living condition is important. Urbanization has attracted a lot of attention from all over the world. Developing sustainable, inclusive, and equal urban transport can significantly improve urban subjective well-being. Concerning rapid climate change, it is urgent to explore the pathways of environmental just and resilient urban growth. However, there are several challenges and gaps that need to be addressed. Sustainable and inclusive services and urban planning strategies will be developed in this PhD project by considering the proposed performance indicators. Moreover, the pathways to a sustainable, equal, and inclusive urban system will be explored by considering emerging technologies and local demands. The PhD is going to working on related topics.

The candidate’s project will intersect some of the following topics:

• Transport planning
• Transport poverty
• Mobility and accessibility
• Transport modelling
  
  

The position is advertised as a 3-year position with 100% research. The start date of the position is 01.10.2024 at the latest. 

Qualification requirements and conditions

• Master's degree within Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Urban Planning, Transport Engineering or related discipline. The degree must contain 120 credits (ECTS). All exams for the master's degree must be completed by 30 June 2024.
• An academic profile that suits the department’s needs.
• Good communication skills in English, oral and written.

The following grade requirements are a condition for employment in the position:

• Minimum average grade B on subjects included in the master's degree
• Minimum grade B on the master's thesis
• Minimum average grade C on the subjects included in the bachelor's degree. If you have an integrated master's degree, the grades from the first three standard years of the degree will be assessed

Admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering Science at the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design within three months of employment is a prerequisite for the position. If you already have a doctorate in a related field, you will not qualify for the position.

In assessing the applicants, emphasis will be placed on the department's overall needs and the applicant's potential for research within the field.

General criteria for employment in academic positions are covered by the Regulations on employment conditions for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, scientific assistant and specialist candidate. 

It´s an advantage if you have

• Knowledge in transportation planning, social equity, transport poverty, and/or data analytics
• Ability to use programming language such as Python/MATLAB/R
• Experience of publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles
• Experience with transport equity-related research 

We are looking for applicants who have

• Good abilities in problem-solving 
• Motivation for contribution in the field of research 
• Ability to work independently and in a team 
• Ability to learn and understand new theory 
• Ability to work goal-oriented 
  
  

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to make adaptations to the workplace where required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have had periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.

We can offer you

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
• Opportunities for professional development
• Beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• Beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• Free Norwegian language classes to employees and their partners/spouses
• Workplace in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers 

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway.

Application

To be considered for the position, you must upload the following documents by the application deadline:

• Application letter describing your motivation and how your professional profile is relevant for this position.
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts for bachelor's and master's degrees (which list subjects and grades) and certificates. Please note that a description of the grading system at the university/country where you took your degree must be attached. This must be an official document with a stamp from your university. Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the university that issued the diploma.
  • If you have not completed your master's degree at the time of application, you must attach a preliminary transcript in English or a Scandinavian language from your university by the application deadline. It is desirable that you also attach an overview of subjects/exams you will complete during spring 2024.
  • Relevant applicants must also send an official confirmation from the educational institution by 30 June 2024, that all examinations for the master's degree, including the master's thesis, have been completed.
• Name and contact information of two references (name, relationship, e-mail and telephone number).
• Copy of master´s thesis and other scientific work that you want to be assessed. Relevant applicants who have not completed a master´s degreee at the time of application, must send a copy of the master´s thesis within 30.06.2024. 
• Applicants from countries where English is not a first language must submit the result of an official language test. The following applicants are exempt from this language requirement:
  • Applicants from EU/EEA countries.
  • Applicants who have completed at least one year of study in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain or the United States.
  • Applicants who hold an “International Baccalaureate (IB)” diploma.
    
    The following language tests are approved documentation: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). In these tests, you must have achieved at least the following scores:
    
    
  • TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test)
  • IELTS: 6.5, where none of the sections should have a lower score than 5.5 (only the Academic IELTS test is accepted).

Official diploma and transcript must be submitted before taking up the position, no later than 01.10.2024. If your educational institution is not able to deliver an official diploma by the deadline, you must submit documentation from the institution that confirms that your master´s degree is completed by the same deadline.

We only process applications sent via our electronic recruitment system and all documents must be uploaded wihtin the deadlines stated in the announcement text for your application to be processed. The documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be authorized. You must present originals at any interview. OsloMet checks documents, so that you as a candidate will get a real evaluation and fair competition.

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Associate Professor, Chaoru Lu, +47 40187192, chaorulu@oslomet.no 
• Professor, John Osth, +47 47 6728519, john.osth@oslomet.no 
• Head of Department, Yonas Zewdu Ayele, +47 67236085, yonas.ayele@oslomet.no
• If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact hrtkd@oslomet.no. 
  
  

The position is paid according to the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, position code 1017 PhD fellow, NOK 532 200 per year.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. 

A background check may be conducted to verify information in submitted CVs and available documents. Background checks are not conducted without the consent of the applicant and relevant applicants will receive further information about this.

If you would like to apply for the position, you must do so electronically through our recruitment system.

Deadline for applications: 01.03.2024
Ref.: 24/00021