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Researcher-PhD Student Dynamic Travel Behaviour Model

Within the framework of the project 'Automated  collection of activity-based travel data to support dynamic travel  behaviour modelling", the following vacancy (m/f) has opened up within  the Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) of Hasselt University:

Researcher-PhD student 'dynamic travel behaviour modelling' (2x2  jaar)
(mandate BEDR/2007/007-HO-3)

The Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) is one of the 9 research  institutes of Hasselt University. The scientific research within IMOB is  concentrated on three core fields: traffic safety, transportation and  logistics. The institute organizes the research in traffic safety,  within the Policy Research Centre for Mobility & Public Works, track  Traffic Safety and researches transportation behaviour by using  activity-based models. Besides expertise within public transport, IMOB  also gathers knowledge in the research field of logistics and  organization of freight transport.
Besides fundamental research, there is an applied research unit that  carries out research projects for several clients (EU, federal and  regional authorities, local authorities, companies, …). Themes we work  at are traffic safety, transportation behaviour, public transport, bike  policy, transportation management and freight transport. About 35  researchers are working for IMOB. This researcher will work within the  transportation department.

Job description
For this project, people's travel behaviour will be modelled using a  toolbox which will be developed within a micro-simulation environment.  This toolbox should enable us to calculate the effects of large-scale  individualised transport simulations on a Flemish level.

Profile
The applicant should have sufficient knowledge of quantitative research  methods and should at least be highly interested in programming.  Preference will be given to applicants with interest and experience in  an OO-development environment.

Diploma
A university degree or equivalent academic college degree. Senior  students are also encouraged to apply.

Employment
Probable start date: 16.09.2008

Further information
       * Content job responsibilities:
       * prof. dr. Geert Wets, +32-11-26 91 58, geert.wets@uhasselt.be
       * prof. dr. Davy Janssens, +32-11-26 91  28, davy.janssens@uhasselt.be
       * Content terms of employment and selection  procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
       * which are available at the Rectoraat of  Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D,  B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
       * or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address  no later than Thursday, August 14th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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