ACCENT FELLOW in Stated Preference
University of Leeds, Institute for Transport Studies (United Kingdom)
Faculty of Environment, Institute for Transport Studies (ITS)
Accent Fellowship in Stated Preference

A new fully funded Research Fellowship is available immediately for afixed term of five years. You will make fundamental advances in StatedPreference research and to develop an international reputation in thisarea. This exciting opportunity is sponsored by Accent, who are marketleaders in the use of Stated Preference research throughout Europe.Based in ITS, you will be required to commit 50% of you time to appliedresearch for Accent and 50% to independent research in ITS.

With a PhD or equivalent experience in a discipline relevant to StatedPreference, plus a good degree, you should be able to deliver highquality, innovative research. You will have a proven record of highquality published output as well as other dissemination, or the clearpotential to develop one. An enthusiasm for research is essential as isa willingness to work in both a commercial and academic environment.With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be ableto convey complex ideas using appropriate media and methods at a levelsuitable to your target audience.

Experience of contract research within a consultancy environment isdesirable as is an experience in writing proposals, presentations andfinal reports. Some teaching or supervisory experience would be welcomed.

University Grade 8 (£31,525-£38,772p.a.) or Grade 9(£39,935-£46,295.p.a.) depending on qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries to either Professor Mark Wardman M.R.Wardman @its.leeds.ac.uk or Dr Gerard Whelan G.A.Whelan @ its.leeds.ac.uk.

For information about Accent please contact Miranda Mayes emailmiranda.mayes@accent-mr.com

To apply on line please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on‘jobs’. Application packs are also available from Frances Race,Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT or tel0113 3431046 email F.V.Race @ its.leeds.ac.uk

Job ref 315039 Closing date 8 November 2006