PhD Position in Logistics – Simulation Modelling for Multi-Dimensional Construction Projects

Job description
Many bridges and quays in historic city centres, such as in Amsterdam, show signs of overdue maintenance and have reached the end of their functional life. Renovation or renewal at an accelerated pace is needed to keep cities safe, accessible and livable. This is a large, costly and difficult task, with substantial impact on residents, traffic and businesses. Furthermore, the original bridges and quay walls are cultural heritage that must be preserved. Finally, construction works need to embed environmentally sustainable and circular approaches.
The Loqiquay project seeks to speed up renovation projects, developing logistics- and project control techniques, improving sustainability through closed-loop material cycles, and as a result reducing transport movements, damage to urban infrastructure, hindrance and emissions. To reach this goal, you will contribute to building a simulation model (Digital Twin) for joint logistics and project planning. It is important that logistical priorities and -decisions dynamically take into account the interests of involved partners. The envisioned key results include a multi-dimensional (i.e., multiple actors, criteria, transport modes, and projects) simulation environment, methods for coordinated project portfolio management, and designs for interactive decision-making driven by a common value framework (representing the desires of all stakeholders).
Can you help us to develop innovative solutions that improve live in urban areas? If you like working with diverse partners and also enjoy building simulation environments, you are the right fit for this position!
This position is embedded in the section Industrial Engineering and Business Information Systems (IEBIS) of the High-tech Business and Entrepreneurship (HBE) department at the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) at the University of Twente (UT). Within the Logiquay project, we collaborate with other research institutes (including TNO, Hogeschool van Amsterdam and TU Delft, hosting 2 PhD candidates and a postdoctoral researcher). Candidates are expected to spend 1 day per week at the AMS Institute in Amsterdam, building direct connections with the project partners and enabling close observation of real-world renovation activities.
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Specifications

• max. 40 hours per week
• €2541—€3247 per month
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University of Twente (UT)

Requirements
We are seeking someone who is passionate about contributing to solutions that benefit business, environment and society. As a prospective candidate, you:

• Have, or will shortly acquire, an MSc degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Operations Research, or a related programme
• Have knowledge of several of the following techniques: agent-based modelling, discrete-event simulation, business analytics, planning algorithms, artificial intelligence, etc.
• Are proficient in English, possess excellent communication skills, and can connect with a wide range of partners

Conditions of employment
We follow the terms of employment by the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO). Our offer contains: a fulltime 4-year PhD position (with a qualifier in the first year); excellent mentorship in a stimulating research environment with excellent facilities; and a personal development program within the Twente Graduate School. It also includes:

• A gross monthly salary ranging from € 2,541 (first year) to € 3,247 (fourth year). Benefits include a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%
• Employee status at the UT, including pension and health care benefits. We are a family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid). UT is an equal opportunities employer
• A high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating closely with researchers and other staff

Additional information
For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact dr.ir. M.R.K. Mes, chair of the IEBIS section (e-mail: [email protected], phone: +31-53-4894062/3426).
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the ‘Apply now’ button below before 11 November and include:

• A motivation letter
• A detailed CV
• Names of 2 people that we can contact for additional information

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