Research Associate / Doctoral Researcher (m/f/x) in Transportation in the TRR408 AgiMo

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Join the TUM Professorship of Mobility Policy starting October 1, 2025, as a doctoral researcher in the DFG‑funded Collaborative Research Center "AgiMo" TRR 408.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. TUM has established the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) "Data‑driven agile planning for responsible mobility" (AgiMo), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). This interdisciplinary centre, involving four universities (TUM, TU Dresden, TU Berlin, TU Braunschweig) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), will conduct research on 20 research topics with 25 PhD candidates over the next years. The main research goals are: (1) develop a new set of consistent scientific methods for mobility planning and management, (2) integrate a new set of modular metrics for responsible mobility, (3) embed the planning methods into the open data AgiMo Digital Twin, (4) develop participatory planning methods based on the technical outcomes from the digital twin to create future scenarios for responsible mobility that are technically well‑grounded and at the same time represent stakeholder preferences. The Integrated Research Training Group (RTG) will provide doctoral researchers with an attractive qualification programme, foster networking, enable internationalisation and mobility, and create a collaborative environment. TUM and the CRC embody a university culture characterised by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation, and active participation. Diversity is an essential feature and quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements, and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Job ID: PMP_TRR408_C5

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)

Starting October 1, 2025 (position limited until June 30, 2029). The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualifications (usually a PhD). Subject to availability of resources, employees will be remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV‑L. Investigators: Prof. Dr. Allister Loder, TUM Professorship of Mobility Policy, and co‑supervised by at least one leading international researcher.

Project C5 in the CRC

Project C5 concerns the multimodal macroscopic fundamental diagram (MFD) that represents network‑wide traffic states in an urban road network, accounting for cars, buses, trams, bicycles, and trucks as a function of transport supply and travel demand. The objective is first to develop assessment indicators based on the MFD to characterise network‑wide interventions such as reallocating road space or travel‑demand management schemes. Second, to develop an MFD‑based traffic simulation linked to the agent‑based simulation environment MATSim. The developed methods will be applied to case studies from the CRC and will empirically assess network changes in Greater London due to the expansion of cycle highways.

Tasks

Independent and cooperative qualification through scientific research within the project; training in the technical tasks of the individual dissertation topic through study of the literature and in making the objectives more precise; working on the individual PhD study project with its focus on the methodological contributions as well as on empirical data processing for the case‑study analysis in collaboration with other CRC members (fellow doctoral researchers and supervising professors); implementation of the planned research programme, evaluation and interpretation of the results, elaboration and presentation of the research; participation in lectures, workshops and summer schools according to the guidelines of the RTG curriculum; supporting scientific graduation work (Bachelor/Master) in the subject‑specific research field; regular reporting on research progress to the supervising professors; publishing the results of the research work individually and in concert with others; cooperative maintenance of internal exchange platforms (database, information pages, etc.); summarising the results of the individual doctoral study project in a dissertation within the due time of 3 years and 9 months. The successful candidate will also work closely together with other doctoral researchers at the Professorship of Mobility Policy, in particular the Emmy‑Noether‑Research Group "READAPT", with the other universities and chairs being part of the CRC, and will have the opportunity for international research exchanges.

General Requirements

We are looking for first‑class graduates with expertise in the CRC‑addressed PhD subjects, high interdisciplinary desire to learn, and willingness to cooperate, openness for internationalisation and diversity, very good verbal and written English communication skills (good command of German or interest in learning it is a bonus) as well as the absolute determination to submit the dissertation after 3 years and 9 months of research. In the case of this project, more specific desired requirements are:

• Experience in working with large‑scale spatial‑temporal traffic and/or travel‑behaviour data, e.g., loop detector, floating car data, GPS data, cellphone data.
• Experience with transport simulation software, e.g., SUMO, MATSim, etc.
• Good command of a statistical or procedural programming language such as R, Python, Julia, MATLAB, etc.
• Interest in transport policy.

We offer

• Pioneering Research Environment: Shape the future of data‑driven transport planning and management through involvement in collaborative research.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration: Immerse yourself in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, working alongside experts from fields such as transport and urban planning, engineering, data science, and computer science.
• Skill Development: Our extensive qualification concept goes beyond research, offering targeted training in research methods, project management, and leadership skills. This ensures you graduate not only as a specialist in your field but also as a well‑rounded professional.
• Global Networking: Collaborate with our network of local and international partners, fostering connections that transcend geographical boundaries and enrich your academic and professional network. This includes a paid research stay abroad for three months.
• Career Advancement: Receive dedicated support for fellowship applications and tailored guidance for your career.
• A working space in the city centre of Munich.

TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for disabled persons; disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Application

If you are interested in working in our team, please send your application together with a strong CV and supporting documents, e.g., transcripts of records, to Prof. Dr. Allister Loder ( ). Application deadline: July 13 th 2025.

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