EPSRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentship
Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds.
"Modelling the productivity impacts of inter-city connectivity"
The policy context to this funded PhD is one in which inter-city connectivity is seen as an important stimulus to regional productivity. The Northern Powerhouse, for example, sees improved city connectivity as a means of creating economic growth. Part of this growth will be through the growth in clusters of economic activity - i.e. increased specialisation at a city level. This increase in productivity through increased specialisation is likely to be additional to transport user benefits calculated in a cost-benefit analysis. This research would use a systems dynamic modelling approach to explore this area. This problem is more than academic and so this research is sponsored jointly with Arup which gives the student a chance see the real world issues involved when modelling large transport projects and includes a 3 month placement in their office. The suitable candidate will have a UK Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in a Quantitative Discipline. It is desired but not essential that they will also have skills/experience in: economics, transport and computer programming.
Closing date 29th February 2016. Student to start as soon as possible.
For details and how to apply see: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=70409&LID=751
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