PhD Position in Transportation Engineering, Travel Behaviour Modelling, and Sustainable Mobility Systems at Aalto University

Aalto University School of Engineering is offering a fully funded PhD position in Transportation Engineering, focusing on travel behaviour modelling and sustainable mobility systems. The successful candidate will join the Spatial Planning and Transportation (SPT) research group, contributing to national and European research projects that emphasize sustainability, safety, and efficiency in multimodal transport systems. Research themes include traffic modelling, multimodal transport simulation, travel behaviour and choice modelling, network optimization, machine learning, and policy evaluation of mobility interventions. The doctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Shaya Vosough and collaborate with a diverse, international team. The position is based in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland, at a leading public research university known for its interdisciplinary approach and high quality of life. The role offers extensive academic training, opportunities to participate in conferences, and involvement in group activities and proposal writing. Applicants should have a master’s degree in transportation engineering, civil engineering, computer science, data science, economics, or a related field. Strong analytical skills, research motivation, and proficiency in English are required. Experience in traffic/transport modelling, optimization, or machine learning is advantageous. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for Aalto’s Doctoral Programme in Engineering. Knowledge of Finnish is not required. The position is fully funded for four years, with a starting salary of approximately 2900 €/month (gross), increasing with progress. The initial contract is for two years, with a midterm review and possible extension. The preferred start date is Spring 2026. The application deadline is 13 February 2026. Applications must include a motivation letter, CV, research project outline, master’s dissertation summary, and degree certificate/transcript, all submitted in English as a single PDF via the Aalto recruitment system. Email applications are not accepted. For more information, visit the official Aalto University open positions page or contact the supervisor for content-related questions.