PhD Student - Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design

Last application date May 01, 2025 00:00

Department TW18 - Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design

Contract Limited duration

Degree Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science Engineering, Mathematical Informatics, Business Engineering, or equivalent

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

PhD - Researcher in the domain of Smart Warehouse Optimization

The ISyE (Industrial Systems Engineering) research group is active in the domains of Smart Manufacturing Systems Design & Management, Supply Networks Engineering and Logistics, and Smart Mobility and Smart Cities.
The phd researcher will develop smart solutions for warehousing and its related internal logistics. The main objective is to address the current challenges of rapidly adapting to changing order-mixes, short delivery times, flexibility in delivery and management of returns. In particular, the researcher will develop advanced and intelligent optimization and simulation techniques for warehousing processes and their related activities.
The research will be in close collaboration with a 3rd party logistics service provider. The researcher will conduct academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation.

Job profile

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to perform research in the domain above in both national and international projects. This position is open for candidates holding a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science Engineering, Mathematical Informatics, Business Engineering, or equivalent. Candidates with background in operations research, systems engineering, control and optimization or in a closely related domain are strongly encouraged to apply.

We offer a pleasant work environment within a young dynamic team and the possibility of obtaining a PhD.

What we can offer you

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on 01/06/2025 at the earliest.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please email your application letter, cv, and transcript of records before May 1 to:
Prof. Dieter Claeys ([email protected]), and Prof. Birger Raa ([email protected]).
Ghent University
Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design