Research Assistant in Application of Large Language Models for Transportation and Mobility

Malmo

Reference number P 2026/131

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We are looking for
Research Assistant in Application of Large Language Models for Transportation and Mobility

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a research project examining the societal applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in transportation and mobility. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and mobility studies, with a strong focus on sustainability, digital inclusion, and data-driven policy development.

Work duties

• Conduct literature reviews on travel behavior analysis.
• Assist with expert interview, data collection and data preparation and processing.
• Support the co-design, development, validation, and evaluation of conceptual and analytical frameworks for the use of LLMs.
• Analyze and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Contribute to the writing of scientific reports, position papers, and academic publications.
• Participate in research meetings and support dissemination activities.

Qualifications
Specific requirements for this position:

• Master’s degree or Last semester Master student in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning or closely related field.
• Documented previous knowledge about spatial analysis, GIS and Python regarding urban and regional planning
• Documented experience of working with urban and regional policies and qualitative data.
• Documented experience of working with transport related data and transport related research.

The following would be of benefit for the position:

• Experience and interest in academic writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way.

Faculty, Department and Research environment
Faculty of Culture and Society
At the Faculty of Culture and Society, research and education concerns many of the major issues of our time – for example those dealing with global politics, new media and sustainable urban development – from humanistic, social science, and design science perspectives.

The faculty is a creative, evolving and cross-border academic environment characterised by a high degree of internationalisation and collaboration with others, both inside and outside the academy. We are located in the centre of Malmö, but our perspectives cover the whole world. We are organised into three departments: Urban Studies, Global Political Studies and the School of Arts and Communication. Länk

Department of Urban Studies
Urban Studies, US, is a multi-disciplinary department with exciting and multifaceted urban research and study programmes. The department focuses on a broad spectrum of issues relating to society and urban areas, real estate and housing, planning, organisation and public transport – nationally and internationally. Länk

Further information
Contact person: Elnaz Sarkheyli, [email protected]

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Application
You apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the job advertisement, and that it is submitted to the University no later than 2026-02-09. The application must be written in Swedish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages. As an applicant, you are responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

The application must include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of relevant degrees and certificates
• A brief account on a maximum of one page, where you describe your experience, background and competence related to the applied position that makes you the most suitable candidate

Miscellaneous
This is a fixed-term position for 4 months, with a workload of 30%. The duration and the workload may vary depending on the agreement between the candidate and the university.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Start date
2026-02-16 or as soon as possible

Union representatives
SACO-S, Rebecka Johansson, [email protected]

OFR/ST, Martin Reissner, [email protected]

We are looking forward to receiving your application!
You apply no later than 09/02/2026 by clicking the apply button.