A PhD position in Behavioral Models Towards the Design of Mixed Fixed-Flexible Transport Networks is available at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). The selected candidate will join the FlexMobility project to explore user behavior and supply-demand interactions in innovative public transport systems.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a master’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. They should have a strong interest in behavioral modeling, optimization, and machine learning, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the largest and oldest technical university in the Netherlands, renowned for its excellence in engineering, science, and design. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, TU Delft addresses global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society. The university fosters a vibrant international community where creativity, collaboration, and technological advancement drive impactful solutions for a better world.
Founded in 1842, Technische Universiteit Delft (Delft University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Delft (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 177 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Dutch higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.