Research Fellow in Transport

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract Full-time (commencing from March/April 2025)

Research Group / Department / School: School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Location: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Prof Brian Caulfield

Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Research Fellow scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy €47,694 appointment will be made no higher than point 2

Hours of Work: 39 Hours per week

Post Summary

The project aims to empower communities to adopt more sustainable modes of mobility by demonstrating how shared low-carbon transportation can plug the gap when high frequency public transport might not be available. As well as addressing carbon reduction targets, shared mobility could support community wealth building through the development of novel initiatives that address a community need and reconnect people to their place and each other, contributing to addressing the challenge of isolation that many more vulnerable communities feel post-Covid.

The researcher on this project will work in a multi-disciplinary team looking at the impacts of mobility in small towns.  This researcher will collect data using sensors and examine this data for trends. The researcher will also conduct GIS analysis using existing and new datasets. 

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

• Manage and conduct the research as directed by the project coordinator 
• Collect and analyse data 
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review and case studies 
• Engage with stakeholders and participate in outreach activities 

Funding Information

Research Ireland 

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• A PhD or equivalent in engineering, economics, transportation or other closely related fields 
• 1 - 2 years postdoctoral research experience
• GIS experience 
• Excellent record of peer-reviewed scientific publication 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and to efficiently deliver results on time 
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment