Application Guide

How to Apply for Mobility and Health Lead

at EIT Urban Mobility

🏢 About EIT Urban Mobility

EIT Urban Mobility is a European innovation community focused on accelerating sustainable urban mobility for more liveable cities. Working here means joining a pan-European network of partners from industry, academia, and cities, with the unique opportunity to shape the future of urban transport and public health at scale.

About This Role

As Mobility and Health Lead, you will define the strategic intersection of mobility and health, identifying high-impact opportunities to create healthier, safer cities. You'll curate knowledge, build partnerships, and represent EIT Urban Mobility in European initiatives, directly influencing policy and innovation across Europe.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing a new study on active mobility and health, then drafting a briefing for internal teams. Later, you could join a virtual meeting with a partner city to discuss a pilot project on road safety, and prepare talking points for an upcoming EU expert group session on healthy ageing and transport.

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🎯 Who EIT Urban Mobility Is Looking For

  • A professional with deep expertise in the transport-health nexus, including active mobility, air quality, road safety, and healthy ageing, backed by 8+ years of experience.
  • Someone who can synthesize complex knowledge from diverse fields (public health, urban planning, transport) into actionable strategies and partnerships.
  • A strategic thinker with a proven track record in leading cross-sector collaborations and representing organizations in high-level European expert groups.
  • Possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field (Public Health, Urban Planning, Transport, etc.) and fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

📝 Tips for Applying to EIT Urban Mobility

1

Explicitly connect your experience to the five health-impact areas mentioned: active mobility, air quality, noise pollution, road safety, and healthy ageing.

2

Highlight any previous work with European initiatives, expert groups, or strategic partnerships, as representation is a key responsibility.

3

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Led a partnership that improved air quality in 3 cities, resulting in a 15% reduction in PM2.5 levels.'

4

Tailor your CV to show a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on knowledge curation, not just technical expertise.

5

Mention any familiarity with EIT Urban Mobility's existing projects or strategic agenda to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your understanding of how mobility policies directly affect public health outcomes, with specific examples.', 'Your ability to lead cross-sector partnerships and represent an organization in European policy discussions.', 'Your experience in curating knowledge and turning it into strategic initiatives or business opportunities.', "Alignment with EIT Urban Mobility's mission of creating liveable cities and your vision for integrating health into urban mobility."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review EIT Urban Mobility's current strategic agenda and flagship projects (e.g., MobiHealth, City Changer) to understand existing health-related work.
  • → Study the European Commission's recent policy documents on sustainable urban mobility and health (e.g., SUMPs, Urban Mobility Framework).
  • → Look into the partner network: which universities, cities, or companies are already involved in mobility and health?
  • → Check recent publications or news from EIT Urban Mobility about health-related events or calls.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you built a strategic partnership between mobility and health stakeholders. What was the outcome?
2 How do you stay current with research on transport and health, and how would you curate that knowledge for EIT Urban Mobility?
3 What are the most impactful opportunities for improving health through urban mobility in European cities today?
4 How would you measure the success of a mobility and health initiative? Give an example of KPIs.
5 How would you represent EIT Urban Mobility in a European expert group on road safety or active mobility?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on technical transport engineering; this role requires a holistic view linking mobility to public health outcomes.
  • Avoid generic statements about sustainability without specific health connections (e.g., air quality, physical activity).
  • Don't overlook the 'representation' aspect; failing to mention experience in European-level advocacy or expert groups may weaken your application.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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