Job Vacancy at Transport Systems Research Group /Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

TSRG/ AUTh is looking to fill 1 full time and paid work position of 4-months trial period duration in “research assistance and management field”, mainly in the framework of the CIPTEC project (“Collective Innovation for Public Transport in European Cities”) under the Horizon 2020 Programme. After the successful conclusion of this period, there is the prospect of extending the cooperation in a permanent basis until the end of the 3-years project period that started in May 2015.

What will your typical day be like?

You will work in a very fast paced environment, alongside teams and organisations throughout Europe, representing a variety of sectors, such as academia, business, public agencies/authorities, enterprises, consumer associations etc., while participating at the TSRG/ AUTh team which will manage and coordinate the whole project partnership and its tasks.

What are the desired Skills and Experience?

Hard skills
- A background of studies (BSc, MSc, PhD) on Informatics or Electrical & Electronic Engineering (backgrounds on Operational Research/ Statistics will also be considered)
- Further studies (BSc, MSc, PhD) oriented in business, for instance in innovation management, marketing research or social research methods, etc. are definitely desired
- Experience on Transport and Mobility field or/ and management of EU funded projects is desired, but not required, in case you have a real passionfor learning
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) is a prerequisite
- Experience in programming, developing websites and mobile applications will be appreciated
- Familiarisation with Statistics software (e.g. SPSS) and GIS software is a plus
- Oral and written fluency on English is a precondition, while command of other EU language, e.g. French, German, Italianis a useful asset

Soft skills
- Excellent communication skills and proven active social participation will be appreciated
- Basic knowledge and understanding of participatory and cooperative methods applied in planning and design is desired
- Digitally fluent and “addicted”, following digital trends and being aware of modern business are frontrunners
- Proactive, initiating, creative, dynamic, flexible, questioning, multitasking, trusted, life- long learner, self-reliant and team player: attributes that form the ideal personality we seek for

Further details:
http://www.rc.auth.gr