Efficient Design of Railway traffic planning and operation

We offer a position working on research projects in collaboration with railway companies and administrations, mainly in metropolitan and high speed lines. Systems simulation and optimisation will be the techniques to be applied.

Requirements: Engineering or Physics Degree. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of Railway Systems and a domain of programming with C++ and Visual Basic. Also, he/she has to be fluent in Spanish.

Full-time contract with combined dedication between research projects and training activities. This modality allows the Research Assistant to establish a very close professional relationship with the companies with which he/she collaborates, thus nourishing his/her research with the experience accumulated during the projects. Although this modality does not necessarily require to enroll in any program, the Research Assistant can apply for a PhD during the first two years. The Research Assistant is hired each year for a maximum period of 6. If he or she is not enrolled in a PhD program the contract cannot exceed two years. The gross salary for the first year is € 23,929.47 for 2018. In addition, the IIT covers 90% of the cost of training activities and the Research Assistant can enjoy all the advantages offered to Comillas students (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).

Documents: Curriculum vitae, academic record, cover letter and two recommendation letters