2 Phd's On Optimizing Synchromodal Transport

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Eindhoven, Nederland TU Eindhoven Voltijd

**Job description**:
Both PhD students will utilize and develop various methodologies from operations research and operations management, including combinatorial optimization, (deep) reinforcement learning, game theory, and simulation.
The first PhD student will work on designing flexible transport networks, which can include research on
- Network design under multiple objectives such as cost and emissions.
- Planning the development of synchromodal networks over time.
- Policy-making to ensure synchromodal networks see sufficient uptake.

The second PhD student will work on operating flexible transport networks, which can include research on
- Algorithms for routing and scheduling trucks and barges.
- Algorithms for the integrated charging and operation of electric push barges.
- Decentralized decision-making algorithms and incentive/pricing schemes for multiple decision-makers in the construction logistics chain.

**TU/e and the team**

The PhD students will be supervised by dr. Layla Martin, dr. Nevin Mutlu and prof. dr. Tom Van Woensel. Nevin and Layla are both assistant professors focusing on revenue management in the retail and logistics sector. and operations research for transport and logistics, respectively. Tom is a full professor for freight logistics.
The project, the supervisors, and eventually also the PhD students are embedded in TU/e’s Operations, Planning, Accounting, and Control (OPAC) group. OPAC uses methods from operations research and operations management on a wide variety of problems, and currently hosts around 50 PhD students from various backgrounds.
The supervisors are actively involved in the European Supply Chain Forum (escf.nl), a leading platform for collaboration between industry and academia on supply chain challenges. The project draws upon long-standing collaborations with industry. The PhD student will collaborate with several companies and municipalities/provinces.

**Target profile**

We are looking for PhD students with a keen interest in operational research methods, solid understanding of the logistics and/or construction industry, and a drive to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Students shall have prior experience in optimization, operations research, decision support, and/or artificial intelligence, for example proven by a suitable master degree (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Econometrics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics).

**Job requirements**:

- A Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Econometrics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Prior experience with operations research methods such as optimization, machine learning, etc.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Programming experience in object-oriented languages such as C++ or Java.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

**Conditions of employment**:
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

- Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
- Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the _Collective Labour Agreement_ for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,872 max. €3,670).
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
- An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.

**About us**

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

**Information**

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**Application**
- A short letter of motivation including information which of the two positions you find more appealing, your earliest availability, and your prior experience with the methods.
- A curriculum vitae.
- An example of scholarly writing (e.g., seminar papers, theses).
- A precise research idea (approx. 1 page) in line with the overall project detailing the tackled problem and the suggested methodology and ap



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