Project Officer EIT Urban Mobility (14386) – Research Department

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→   Central Administration
→  Department: CA20 – Directie Onderzoeksaangelegenheden
→  Occupancy rate: Not applicable
→  Number of positions: 1.00
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→  Term of assignment:
→  Wage scale:  WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: Master or PhD 

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

1. Develop a strong position of Ghent University as Core Member in EIT Urban Mobility, by:

• encouraging the setting-up of a Ghent University network around Urban Mobility beyond the Network for Sustainable Mobility Research;
• enhancing interaction and collaboration with the other EIT Urban Mobility Partners;
• encouraging and supporting participation in other industrial research programmes

2. Support the preparation of the EIT Urban Mobility project proposals and education activities, i.a.:

• partnering with other members of the KIC;
• identifying project opportunities;
• supporting the proposal writing process.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master or PhD in Science, in Engineering, in Business Economics/Engineering or in Law.
• You have a scientific or industrial knowledge and/or expertise in at least one of the following subject areas and are able to broadly identify valorisation opportunities:
• Link Mobility and Planning; Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning
• New Mobility Services (MaaS, TMaaS, micromobility);
• Smart and Sustainable Mobilities
• Promoting Active Mobilities (walking, cycling and/or public transport);
• C-ITS, mobility technology, open data and/or transport & mobility data processing & decision support;
• Urban governance citizen science and citizen participation for mobility;
• Transport and logistics.
• You have a profound interest in setting up project proposals promoting technological innovation. Experience in the definition, negotiation, implementation and/or management of large scale multi-partner projects is an advantage.
• You have an affinity with both the academic and business sectors and have a strong network from previous collaborations.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong personality and work in a result- and service-oriented manner.
• You have solid English communication and negotiation skills.
• You are willing to travel frequently in Europe.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• This position involves a contractual appointment of indefinite length, with guaranteed funding for 3 years. A full time as well as part time position is possible.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 35 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  …

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the tasks linked with this position, please contact Johan Bil, UGent Techtransfer Office (johan.bil@ugent.be) or contact Prof. Frank Witlox (frank.witlox@ugent.be) or Prof. Sidharta Gautama (sidharta.gautama@ugent.be) for information regarding the research and innovation topics. Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.