Explore fully funded PhD positions in pioneering electric heavy-duty freight transport in Denmark. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
The Transport Division of DТU Management is calling for applications to fill a 3-year PhD post from September 1, 2024, or after that. This is a great opportunity to start your research career in Denmark. Appointment will be made in the Transport Policy Section, under the guidance of Professor Jeppe Rich.
We are looking for excellent applicants with an MSc background in Operational Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, and with the interest and ambition to carry out a PhD study within the transport science domain.
The successful applicant will work on research focused on the fleet replacement problem in road-based logistics operations to propose roll-out strategies and optimal planning from the perspective of logistics firms.
Qualifications Required
This is a PhD project which sits at the intersection of many fields; namely operational research, optimization, simulation, transport modeling, and policy assessment. You should have either a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a degree that gives you an academic qualification equal to that of a two-year master’s degree.
Essential Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MSc) in Operational Research, Transportation Modeling, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, or a closely related field.
- Programming proficiency in at least one scientific language, preferably Python or Julia.
- Strong background in operational research, mathematics, and data science.
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How to Apply
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 July 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now“, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including an official description of the grading scale
- You may apply before obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.
