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Job: Researcher and Technical Contributor in CIVITASDESTINATIONS H2020 EU project; Job/Fellowship Reference: ARDITI-CIVITAS-DESTINATIONS/2017/001; Main research field: Computer science; Sub research field: n/a; |
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Job summary: In the scope of the CIVITAS DESTINATIONS project, ARDITI is looking for a researcher in the field of Urban Mobility to work on Smart Sensing Networks and Applications. The selected candidate will have the responsibilities in the work and contribution of ARDITI for the project, in particular under measures MAD 2.2 (Smart sensing/metering and user generated content to improve planning and mobility services) and MAD 6.1 (Gamification as a way to induce behavioural change in Mobility). |
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Job description: CIVITAS DESTINATIONS is a project submitted and approved for the call "MOBILITY for GROWTH 2014-2015 - MG-5.5a-2015 - Demonstrating and testing innovative solutions for cleaner and better urban transport and mobility". It is funded by the European Commission under H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport. Within the EU, and particularly following the economic crisis, tourism will be, the ‘engine for economic growth’, particularly in the underperforming Mediterranean economies, where tourism has traditionally been a dominant economic sector. The world market of tourists continues to grow and Europe has unique selling points for further tourist growth from within and outside the EU (including China). The competitive market for tourism means that cities have to provide the high quality, sustainable environments desired by tourists, while providing local sustainable employment opportunities that overcome the seasonal and sometimes informal nature of tourist economies. Achieving sustainable mobility is a vital part of the growth equation for Europe’s tourist cities. DESTINATIONS will develop an innovative holistic approach to building sustainable urban mobility systems for both residents and tourists. The project impacts will make a positive contribution to demonstrating how this can achieve growth and therefore provide a benchmark for other EU tourist cities. DESTINATIONS will demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of innovative sustainable mobility solutions in 6 tourist cities with different characteristics but sharing common challenges. The solutions will address: • Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning for residents and visitors. • Safe, attractive and accessible public spaces for all generations. • Shared mobility and e-infrastructures towards zero emissions transport. • Smart & clean urban freight logistics at tourist destinations. • Mobility management & awareness for sustainable mobility. • Attractive, clean, accessible and efficient public transport. CIVITAS DESTINATIONS will implement a set of mutually reinforcing innovative mobility solutions in six urban laboratory areas, including in Funchal and Madeira region in general. Innovative transport solutions implemented in these pilot areas - which represent the variety of tourist destination typologies - will target the resident, tourist and freight mobility demand with a holistic and integrated planning approach, delivering sustainable mobility strategies and solutions at the destinations and in the countries of origin. Achieving the objectives will increase the attractiveness of the city, both for tourists and for businesses in the sector and multiplier impacts in the economy for goods and services. All of these will contribute to better social cohesion (which attracts further investment). The selected researcher will join an interdisciplinary team, including project technicians and staff and researchers from Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI), ARDITI (Regional Agency for Research, Technological Development and Innovation), Horários do Funchal (public transport operator) and Municipality of Funchal, working in the fields of Energy, Mobility, Social Networking and HCI in general. Requirements Candidates are required to have an academic/university degree in Computer Science / Engineering. Proficient user fluency in English is mandatory. Workplan The work to be carried consists in the contribution/participation of ARDITI for the project, in particular under Work Package 2 under Design and Implementation planned for measures MAD 2.2 (Smart sensing / metering and user generated content to improve planning and mobility services) and MAD 6.1 (Gamification as a way to induce behavioural change in Mobility), integrating the existing team. Moreover, the candidate should be able to analysis the feasibility of using the existing ah-doc infrastructure of routers and sensors for proving locals and tourists with transport-related services, investigating a gamification approach. Scientific guidance and workplace The work will be coordinated by Nuno Nunes (PhD) - Scientific coordination. Duration 3 months. Salary 745€/month tax free - monthly maintenance stipend for a research fellowship with a university / bachelor degree (Bolsa de Investigação - BI) in Portugal. ARDITI stipends and regulations are determined by ‘FCT-Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia’, as indicated at the URL: https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores. Evaluation criteria The jury will select the candidates based on a curricular evaluation and, if necessary, using job professional interviews. The selection criteria is the following: Selection panel / Jury
The application must include • Letter of introduction / motivation, explaining how the candidate covers the requirements;• CV (Europass) with a photo; • Copy of all certificates that prove the qualifications mentioned in the CV;
By email to be sent to the candidates. 13 of May 2017, by email to be sent to
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Vacant posts: 1 |
| Type of contract: Temporary |
| Job country: Portugal |
| Job city: Funchal |
| Job company/institute: ARDITI - Regional Agency for Research, Technological Development and Innovation |
