Researcher

Aimsun is an international leader in digital mobility solutions for transportation authorities, highway agencies, public transit operators and consultancies. Aimsun's simulation and predictive data analytics help customers to understand transportation network performance, to predict its future evolution, and to support decision making.

Whether the scope of the project is setting up cloud-based regional planning frameworks, supporting real-time traffic management, or simulating the impact of driverless cars, Aimsun is always working at the frontier of new technology to optimize smart, sustainable mobility.

Due to an expanding workload, we are looking for a
Researcher
to join our team in
Barcelona
. Reporting to the
Principal Researcher
, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and project management support for project delivery in the transport and traffic domain. The role forms part of the wider Delivery team, encompassing responsibility for both research-funded and commercial projects. It focuses on research and innovation, ensuring effective coordination with Aimsun's Delivery, Technology, and Growth teams. You will contribute to the successful execution of committed research initiatives and play an active role in preparing future proposals aligned with Aimsun's strategic objectives.

Benefits of working at Aimsun:

• Flexible working hours and partial remote working
• Dedicated HR support, and training opportunities
• Individual annual review and career development support
• Modern, comfortable offices in central locations
• Collaborative, horizontal company organization with open feedback
• Good corporate stewardship – A mission-driven company using technology to improve urban and natural environments

Location:
Based in the Aimsun office in Barcelona, combined with remote working and the option of flexible hours.

Responsibilities & tasks:

• Collaborate with the Delivery team to execute research projects efficiently, in line with our project management framework.
• Manage smaller projects and/or work packages within larger projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and budgets are met.
• Perform R&D activities, including simulation using Aimsun software, study design, analysis, and occasional software coding or model building.
• Prepare and review project specifications, reports, and publications (conference and journal).
• Represent Aimsun at project meetings, conferences, and industry forums, presenting project work as required.
• Contribute to and, when needed, lead Aimsun's involvement in bids for EU-funded and other research projects.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across research, commercial, and internal projects to strengthen the Delivery team´s expertise.
• Adhere to QMS policies, processes, guidelines, and procedures relevant to your work and workplace.

Skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Effective project management skills to handle concurrent research and project activities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in developing and prototyping new methods, concepts, and models for Aimsun software solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for preparing and presenting technical reports, and engaging with project stakeholders
• Strong coding skills in Python and/or C++
• Knowledge of European/national research funding programs
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Ability to work autonomously, proactively and thoroughly
• Eligibility to work in Spain (EU citizenship or valid work permit)

Must-Haves:

• Over 2 years of experience in a similar position
• MSc in Civil/Traffic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
• Experience in R&D of new concepts and models, ideally in traffic and transport domain
• Prior experience with project administration, management, or proposal writing for research funded projects

Nice-to-Haves:

• PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline
• Fluency in additional languages
• Strong technical background in transport modelling, ideally with Aimsun Next (experience with other modelling software also considered).

Aimsun is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate
against any employee or job applicant based on race, political affiliation, religion, nationality, gender, physical or mental health status, disability or age.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, digital solutions company that is shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.