Transport Economist - Researcher at DAV Professional Placement Group

Lead the development of econometric models to support research projects and programmes;

•  Develop and calibrate appropriate Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models for the transport sector;
•  Develop responsive revenue-cost models for transport operations;
•  Develop appropriate models to assist with the internalisation of transport costs in policies;
•  Lead the systematic collection of comprehensive primary and secondary datasets for use in transport policy development and monitoring programmes;
•  Support research work related to feasibility studies, lifecycle cost analysis, cash-flow models and/or investment analyses;  Generate and publish original research work
• A Masters’ degree or equivalent, in transport economics with at least ten years’ experience; in CGE modelling, pricing strategies, market survey designs, econometric modelling, transport cost and benefit analyses and travel demand management planning and implementation;
•  Doctoral degree or studying towards one will be advantageous.;
•  Knowledge of transport related legislation;
•  Computer literacy and experience in using standard software packages;
•  Must have working knowledge of transport economics domain software packages;
•  Be at a senior or principal level on the career ladder;
•  History of disseminating research outputs in the form of technical papers;
•  Communication skills (including oral, written, presentation and facilitation);
•  Excellent report writing and analytical skills;