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Key Responsibilities:

• The candidate will work for the project to conduct the research on development of analysis framework on how to build up a generic framework to use learning-assisted approach to solve transportation related problems:

• Develop mathematical modeling framework to find the optimal operation strategy for public transport services with autonomous vehicles

• Conduct computer programming to verify the efficiency of the designed solution algorithms

• Conduct survey to better understand the travelers’ perception towards the new technology based public transport services

• Analyze data acquired from the field survey

• Develop mathematical models to predict passenger demand for public transport services with autonomous vehicles

Job Requirements:

• Preferably PhD in computer engineering, transportation engineering or related field.

• Expertise in computer programming

• Knowledge in urban transportation studies, traffic flow theory, operation research 

• Proven research ability as evidenced through a portfolio of publications and/or conference papers and/or patents.

• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills

• Independent, highly analytical, proactive and a team player

• In-depth knowledge relevant to the project domain.

• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.

• The ability and willingness to adapt and incorporate novel ideas and approaches in scientific industry.

• Demonstrated ability to formulate hypothesis and design effective experimental plans.

• Ability to design and implement new experimental methods.

• Ability to initiate collaboration research in multidisciplinary team.

• Oversee and report project progress.

• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU