The PhD student should have good skills in data analysis and modelling. A background in economic studies and a good knowledge of Stata software and agent-based modelling software are particularly appreciated. Good quantitative skills and transport and logistics economics knowledge are valuable assets. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and, possibly, a good knowledge of Italian (to perform interviews to Italian companies) is required. Ability and willingness to work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and experience of both quantitative and qualitative research works are also very appreciated skills.

The PhD student will be involved in the research of the Department of Economics of University of Insubria, that has been promoted by the University and Research Ministry as Department of Excellence 2023-2027 and offers a Ph.D. in Methods and Models for Economic Decisions (MMED), where Elena Maggi is a lecturer and member of the board. The PhD student will have the chance to take part to the research area "Transport, regulation and sustainable development", which currently includes six PhD students and one post-doc researcher. This research area is coordinated by Elena Maggi and collaborates with several national and international universities specialized on Transport Economics and Policy.