INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORT STUDIES (ITS)

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

RESEARCH OFFICER/FELLOW

Theoretical approach to deriving practical road pricing cordons with 
investment in capacity  


This post is available immediately for a fixed term of two years for 
enthusiastic applicants keen to develop research skills in an applied 
context, to work on an EPSRC funded project directed by Professor Tony May 
and Professor David Watling.  The project aims to advance methodologies 
for identifying optimal cordon design and charge structures with optimal 
changes in capacity taking into account the needs of practitioners.

With strong mathematical skills and preferably an understanding of network 
analysis and optimisation, you should have a degree with a mathematical 
component and ideally (but not compulsory) a postgraduate qualification in 
a transport related discipline. Good computing and programming ability in 
C, C++, FORTRAN, or Visual Basic is essential. Previous experience of 
network modelling and optimisation methods using Matlab, GAMS, SATURN is 
desirable but training will be provided if necessary. Some knowledge of Bi-
level optimisation, combinatorial optimisation or GA (or other meta-
heuristic optimisation methods) together with an interest in network 
analysis and road pricing issues would be preferred. Good verbal 
communication and report writing skills are essential.  A willingness to 
work flexibly on different projects and as part of a team is expected.

Salary on Research Officer/Fellow scale (£19460 - £29128 per annum, pay 
award pending) depending on qualifications and experience.
 
Job ref 310105 closing date 21 October 2005 
 
For further information and application packs contact  Poppy Salmon, 
Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT ( +44(0) 
113 343 1046) email [log in to unmask]