Travel times on motorways can vary depending on the lane a driver chooses to drive on when traffic is not well-balanced over the available lanes. This project will develop a first of its kind lane-specific motorway traffic state control system to improve traffic flow efficiency. It will develop (1) a lane-specific traffic management strategy, (2) a driver interface to optimise the compliance of the driver with lane-specific advice and (3) a vehicle positioning system at the lane level. The use of traffic flow simulation models, a driving simulator and an instrumented vehicle provide a realistic research environment.
The PhD researcher in project (2) will develop the traffic management measures. The candidate will model traffic operations for multi-lane, multi-class traffic. The effects of lane changes need to be modelled explicitly, as well as the effects of measures on the lane changes. To model this, experimental facilities, such as a driving simulator and a test vehicle are available. Using simulation tools, collective benefits of measures need to be determined. Besides conducting her/his own research, the PhD student is expected to devote not more than 25% of his/her work time to assisting with teaching and other scientific projects in the department.
Description
Applicants should have an MSc degree in a transport-related discipline as well as a good technical and/or engineering background and the motivation to pursue a PhD. Programming skills (Matlab, Java) are essential, as is a good knowledge of English (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
More Experienced researcher or >10 yrs (Senior)
Research Profiles
Not defined
Benefits
0 - 2664
Benefits
The TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. Please visit www.phd.tudelft.nl for more information.
For more information about this position, please contact Victor Knoop, phone: +31 (0)15-2788413, e-mail: v.l.knoop@tudelft.nl. Applications must include (1) your letter of application (1 page), (2) your CV, including contact details of one or two references (e.g., previous supervisors), (3) a list of grades.
Please e-mail your application by 30 January 2015 to Dian Verbunt, Recruitment-CiTG@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number CITG14-49.
Requirements
| Technology |
| ENGLISH |
| Good |
| Technology |
| University Graduate |
| 1 |