Your job
The Operations Research and Logistics group of Wageningen University is hiring a PhD candidate (4 years, full-time employment) to work on the project Freight Mobility as a Service (FMaaS). In FMaaS, seven universities in The Netherlands and Belgium are collaborating with public and private partners on designing a digital platform to support making Cargo Logistics more sustainable (See ). As a PhD candidate, you will create mathematical and simulation models and generate insights into the value of information sharing for platform users and other stakeholders of the platform.
By means of quantitative modelling (mathematics and simulation) you will answer questions like what information should be shared to match supply and demand, what is the value of providing such information for the data provider and other stakeholders, and how gradual information sharing affects the effectiveness and growth of the platform? The core objective is to distinguish the benefits of information sharing for the entire network, the platform itself, and individual users. We also want to investigate what is the minimum level of information sharing for the viability of the platform. Given their inherent complexity, we specifically aim to investigate information sharing in agricultural and fresh food supply chains.
This investigation is crucial to understand how participation by relevant actors can enhance platform functionality and success. Overall, the project aims to provide comprehensive insights into the optimal information-sharing strategies that can drive the platform toward achieving its full potential in the logistics and supply chain management sector.
Results are shared with partners (researchers and practitioners) in the project, and presented at national and international conferences. You will publish your models and results in scientific journals.
The research is embedded in the group, which is led by . Daily supervision will be done by and .
Your qualities
You have
A university degree (MSc) in a discipline relevant to the PhD project (e.g., operations research, operations management, industrial engineering, computer science); Experience with quantitative modelling methods (e.g., mathematical programming, simulation) and related software and programming languages; Affinity to analytical thinking to provide insights based on experimentation with mathematical modelling; Ability to work independently; Interest in following additional training and courses to support your career and your contribution to the project; A collaborative mindset and an interest in working together with people from other universities and industry. For this position, your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 . Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognized Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
Partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed December bonus of 8.3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team.
The gross salary for the first year is 2.770 - per month rising to 3.539,- in the fourth year in according to the (scale P). This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. We offer a temporary contract for 18 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well.
There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.