Research Scientist / Engineer (Geoinformatics, Informatics, Physics, Mathematics) - Master Level | (Geo-)Informatiker/in, Ingenieur/in, Physiker/in, Mathematiker/in (m/w/d) (Uni / Master)

Job Summary

This role involves critical research within the 'Digitalization of Road Systems' division at the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), focusing on the 'Data Infrastructure Traffic Networks' project. The successful candidate will work on realizing the 'Digital Twin Road' concept by defining, creating, and ensuring the quality control of a unified, referenceable multimodal traffic network data basis for Germany. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing scientific foundations, researching modern Machine Learning methods for quality assurance, conceptualizing and implementing a cross-mobility data model, and developing software for data referencing and merging across different transportation modes (road, rail, waterway). This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in data analysis and Machine Learning, and the ability to present research findings at scientific conferences and publish results using Open Source approaches. This is a full-time, four-year fixed-term research position supporting the foundation for future traffic management in Germany.