Research Fellow in Advanced Choice Modelling

Contract Type: Fixed Term (for 36 months to complete specific time limited work)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.

We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have research expertise in Choice Modelling? Are you interested in conducting methodological research to develop new approaches? Would you like to implement novel methodologies to advance the state-of-the-art in behavioural modelling and make a real-world impact?

The Choice Modelling Centre at the Institute for Transport Studies seeks to hire an early career researcher to take part in the ERC-funded project “SYNERGY”. The project’s aim is to combine key techniques from Choice Modelling, Mathematical Psychology and Machine Learning, and help to develop new approaches. 

The present role will involve working at the cutting edge of Choice Modelling. You will help develop new model structures, work on improved model specification, and refine estimation routines. Alongside developments in choice modelling, there will also be a focus on integrating ideas from other disciplines, notably in accommodating behavioural paradigms from mathematical psychology and data driven methods from machine learning. The emphasis of this position is on methodological rather than applied research, although there will be scope for demonstrating the benefits of the developed models across fields as diverse as transport, health and environmental economics.

You will need to demonstrate sufficient theoretical and technical knowledge in choice modelling, and possess an open mind to new ideas and approaches. Knowledge of a programming language, with an emphasis on R and/or Python, is also strongly advised. 

As a member of the team, you will be based at the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) where you will work with Professor Stephane Hess and other researchers in the Choice Modelling Centre (CMC), drawing also on expertise in its global network. You will become part of a highly productive team, have the opportunity to work with other groups in the University of Leeds and take part in international conferences for the purpose of disseminating the findings of the research. As this is a multi-faceted research project, you will be able to contribute to individual components of the work as well as helping to shape the direction of the research according to your own interests and background. You will be expected to take academic ownership of large parts of the programme and make a lasting contribution to the field. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will give you the opportunity to help shape the future of choice modelling research, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Stephane Hess, Professor of Choice Modelling, Director of the Choice Modelling Centre

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 6611 | Email: s.hess@leeds.ac.uk

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