Doctoral Researcher in Transport Studies
Aalto University
Aalto University is recruiting a fully funded doctoral researcher in transport studies for the CO-SPACES research project on urban street-space governance and equity.
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Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Doctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- Fully funded for four years, initially a two-year contract with possible extension following midterm review
- Schedule
- Not stated
- Workplace
- Not stated
- FTE
- Not stated
- Salary
- Starting salary EUR 3,143 gross per month.
- Department or school
- Not stated
- Posted
- 6 Jul 2026
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on urban street-space governance and equity.
- Publish research, participate in conferences, contribute to proposals, and support master’s thesis advising.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in transport studies, urban planning, policy studies, sociology, or another relevant governance field.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in urban transport systems and governance.
Requirements
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Eligibility for Aalto’s Doctoral Programme in Engineering.
Documents and steps
Documents
- Motivation letter
- PhD research outline
- Master’s thesis summary
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript of studies
- Master’s degree certificate
Steps
Review the CO-SPACES doctoral research requirements.
Prepare the motivation letter, CV, research outline, master’s thesis summary, degree certificate, and transcript.
Submit through Aalto University Workday by 1 September 2026.
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Doctoral Researcher in Transport Studies
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