Postdoctoral in Urban Mobility - Adam Mickiewicz University

About Position/Job

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań is offering a Postdoctoral position in the project “Improved Urban Mobility toward Climate Neutrality under New Working Habits and Transport Modes”. The role is hosted at the Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies and supervised by Prof. Aleksandra Lis-Plesinska. This position provides an exciting opportunity to engage in international collaboration with partners from Europe and China, including the University of Groningen, Beijing Jiaotong University, and Tsinghua University. The research explores sustainable transport, evolving work habits, and urban mobility solutions, with a particular focus on climate-neutral multimodal traffic systems in Poznań. The postdoc will contribute to publications, policy recommendations, and stakeholder workshops, while working in an interdisciplinary team dedicated to addressing global climate and urban challenges.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Adam Mickiewicz University
Department: Faculty of Anthropology and Cultural Studies
Research Field: Urban Sociology, Social Anthropology, Transport Economics, Social Geography, Social Shaping of Technology
Location: Poznań, Poland
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date (Anticipated): 1 October 2025
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: Not specified
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Urban mobility and climate neutrality
Social anthropology and sociology of technology
Transport economics and sustainable transport policy
Urban sociology and socio-economic geography
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and multimodal traffic systems

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD awarded by 2025 in anthropology, sociology, economics, or socio-economic geography
Experience in national or international research projects
Strong knowledge of climate change, transport policy, or sustainable mobility
Excellent written and spoken English and Polish
Ability to write publications for peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in stakeholder workshops and “serious game” simulations
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Research experience in urban policies, climate policies, or transport economics
Familiarity with Poznań’s public transport and mobility market

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research under Work Package 4 on climate-neutral multimodal traffic systems
Co-design and lead stakeholder workshops and simulation exercises in Poznań
Draft and publish scientific articles in international journals
Collaborate on conference papers and policy recommendations
Engage with city officials, service providers, and project partners
Support administrative cooperation within the faculty