Project Description

PhD Subject: Transport Science with a focus on Transport Systems

The project focuses on integrating the societal impact of transport solutions with travel behavior models.

These are often developed separately and often require specific expertise to synthesize and streamline the results. This project would explore and develop integrated assessment models using AI. It will examine how technology-based solutions (e.g., AV, EV) and nuanced policy measures (e.g., reducing parking) affect sustainability outcomes, specifically behavioral adaptation, emission targets, and equity goals. The methodological approach is a combination of theory-driven and data-driven models to build theory-driven AI systems. The application of estimates (e.g., VOT) will be discussed for a critical literature review and model development. The use of big data and data mining from social media will be explored.

Empirical evidence will be documented in scientific publications and disseminated to stakeholders outside academia. The candidate would collaborate with other PhD students in the research group.

Supervisor: Fariya Sharmeen is proposed to supervise the PhD student. A decision will be made upon admission.

We Offer

The opportunity to study at KTH (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/why-1.521017).
A workplace with many benefits (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/en-arbetsplats-med-manga-formaner-1.467932) and a monthly salary according to the doctoral salary scale (https://intra.kth.se/anstallning/anstallningsvillkor/lon/doktorandstegen-1.572915).
PhD education at an institution that is active and supportive in issues such as working conditions, gender equality, diversity, and study environment.
Work and study in Stockholm with proximity to nature and the sea.

Eligibility for Admission

To be admitted to PhD education (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:

completed a master's degree, or
completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the master's level, or
acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.

In addition to the above, there is also a specific requirement (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/admission-requirements-1.520175).

Selection

To succeed in your PhD studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. The following selection criteria will be used when selecting candidates:

a relevant educational background, in areas such as transport science, computer science
documented programming skills
ability to collect data from open sources and social media,
understand theory-driven models, e.g., travel behavior models,
effectively formulate research questions and creatively seek solutions,
work effectively in a multidisciplinary international team,
communication skills in English,
independently perform their work,
have a professional approach,
analyze and manage complex issues.
collaborative skills

Highly Desirable:

documented experience and skills in quantitative analysis
interest in integrated models to facilitate complex decision-making processes
critical thinking

After the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

Target Degree: PhD

Information on Admission and Employment

Only those who have been admitted to PhD education may be employed as PhD students. The total employment period may not exceed the equivalent of full-time doctoral education for four years. A employed PhD student may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within e.g., education and administration. A new employment as a PhD student is valid for a maximum of one year, after which the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies that will conclude with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed the equivalent of full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union Representatives

Contact information for union representatives (https://intra.kth.se/administration/rekrytering/annonsering/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Doctoral Section (Student Union of the Royal Institute of Technology) Contact information for Doctoral Section (https://www.dr.kth.se/).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application must include the following content:

CV with relevant professional experiences and skills.
Application letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages)
Copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled requirements (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/admission-requirements-1.520175). Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be verified (https://www.kth.se/student/studier/examen/vidimering-av-handlingar-1.55190).
Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other

The pursuit of gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities is both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's values.

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If the employment is placed in a security class, an approved security review in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is required to be eligible. Information about the position placed in a security class is provided in connection with the recruitment process.

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About KTH

KTH is one of Europe's leading technical universities and an important arena for knowledge development. As Sweden's largest university for technical research and education, we gather students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our research and education encompass both natural sciences and all branches of engineering as well as architecture, industrial economics, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Learn more about KTH (https://www.kth.se/om/om-kth-1.885102).