Future Needs | Careers Internal – Researcher in Transport Economics and Business

Researcher in Transport Economics and Business

What are you going to do?

The researcher will be performing and coordinating research in EU research projects such as ImAFUSA and RefMap and in particular working on assessing the social, economic and environmental impacts of drone technology deployment in urban and rural areas and training relevant stakeholders in this technology uptake.

Investigate transport and mobility from perspectives of the economic, social and political sciences studies with the aim of delivering effective, fair and environmentally sustainable mobility systems by use of tools such as Impact Assessment, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Willingness-to-pay;
Market analysis assessing the demand for drone-powered solutions and business model development based on market insights;
Analyse transport policy and practice locally, nationally and globally, and contribute to the wider economy and society with Policy Recommendations;
Work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization;
Communicate effectively and fluently, both verbally and in writing, in English. All additional languages will be a plus.

Over the course of each project, you will gather and analyse information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations. You’ll also structure and write reports aimed at different audiences, from public authorities to technical experts and general public. In some cases, you will be asked to travel to your client site (within Europe).

Qualifications

Post Graduate degree in Urban/Regional Development, or Transport Economics or Public Administration, or Engineering/Science, from an accredited institution;
Excellent English speaking and writing skills proven by portfolio of reports, research papers, proposals/tenders and studies
2 years of experience in a similar position (Transport Research ideally in an EU project)
2 years of experience in leading teams (consultants, experts, partners)
Experience with and affinity for technology applied to urban environments
Project-related management experience;
Experience in grant writing for public-private partnerships and larger consortia (such as Horizon 2020, EIC Accelerator, Eurostars, Erasmus+) and understanding of the R&D grant landscape.

How to apply?

Please apply by sending us to info@futureneeds.eu:

1. Your CV in English

2. Your portfolio with relevant publications, activities and/or deliverables you authored and a list of projects you worked in.

If you have any questions, please contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

We offer

Work from home
A growing, ambitious, and diverse team
A leading position in a fast-growing international professional services company with flat hierarchies;
A professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development;
Opportunities to work on large, complex, long-term projects which make impacts at the local, national and global levels;
Engagement with a strong global network of experts enabling you to work and learn alongside leading industry professionals;
A competitive salary with excellent secondary conditions
Active support for training and career development

At Future Needs, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.