PhD Position in Infrastructure Intervention Effectiveness Analysis for Road Safety

Structure Interventions: Structure and model potential infrastructure interventions designed to improve urban safety and comfort Develop Indicators: Create robust methodologies and indicators (e.g., surrogate safety measures) to evaluate intervention effectiveness in improving safety and comfort Real-World Validation: Apply and test developed frameworks across the project’s four European pilot cities, with a strong focus on the City of Zurich Consortium Collaboration: Coordinate regularly with local stakeholders, specifically Zurich’s Dienstabteilung Verkehr (DAV), and international project partners

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

• A Master’s degree in spatial planning, urban analytics, transport planning, or a related field

• A good grasp of statistical methods and empirical study design, programming skills, and spatial analysis (use of GIS tools)

• An interest in promoting safe urban transport and collaborating with project partners

• Good knowledge of English (professional proficiency, written and spoken) and German (working proficiency, written and spoken)