[DMANET] Job Offer: PhD scholarships in Operations Research in Health care and Maritime Logistics

Two PhD scholarships in Operations Research at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU):
Deadline for both are 29 October 2019. Apply online by accessing the job announcements at: https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/vacant-positions?inst=55004767#jobFilter

1. PhD scholarship in Collaborative Container Terminal Optimization

Container terminals play a central role in the efficient distribution of goods. They are interface between the sea and the hinterland, and they are continuously pressured to improve their performance. This pressure is particularly high for container terminals handling international trade, where large and larger vessels are deployed to exploit economy of scale. The focus of this PhD scholarship is the study of planning synergies among a group of collaborating terminals. We will, in particular, look at how berthing operation can be improved when multiple terminals are planned at the same time.

The academic literature presents an indication that such collaborative planning results in overall improved operations. We will be studying what amount of data the terminals will need to share, and consequently identify operational research methods to provide decision support for the planners. In collaboration with the industry, the project will demonstrate the quantified planning improvements on real data, thus bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Responsibilities and tasks
Are you hard working, interested in mathematical modelling, heuristic implementation, and do you enjoy solving difficult puzzles? The you might be the candidate we are looking for!


During the research project you will be actively participating in meetings with the stakeholders and help direct the project towards the most positive and impactful outcomes. You will be working with real data, and will be challenged with implementing mathematical models and heuristic solutions in a research field where this scale of planning has not yet been seen.

2. PhD scholarship – Supply Chain Analytics in Healthcare

This PhD scholarship is part of an ongoing collaboration between the DTU Management department and a large hospital in Denmark. Key to a hospital's functioning is the logistical tasks in delivering goods, medicine, food and sterile equipment in a safe and timely manner. In the near future, the new treatment facilities in Denmark will rely heavily on just-in-time deliveries of supplies making a robust supply chain a paramount factor. With many stakeholders and various types of goods with special handling requirements, the supply chain within public healthcare is complex and large. How do we ensure a stable line of supplies? What is the consequence of breakdowns and how can they be fixed?

Combining quantitative techniques such as mathematical modelling (operations research) and simulation yields large potentials in the quest of entangling and analyzing the complex supply chain of healthcare delivery. This PhD-project will concern the simulation and optimization of various chains in logistics. The overarching goal is to allow a more holistic view of the complete supply chain across sectors.

Examples of potential cases are:
• Bed logistics
• Blood sample logistics
• Warehouse optimization
• Optimization of travel routes to- and from regional warehouses and hospitals in the capital region of Denmark.

Responsibilities and tasks
Do you enjoy making an impact on society? Do you have a background in optimization and simulation? Are you willing to commit to the improvement of publish healthcare while enhancing your skills in management science? Then you might be the candidate we are looking for.

During the research project you will be actively participating in meetings with the stakeholders and help direct the project towards the most positive and impactful outcomes. Exploiting the current digitalization efforts of the hospital, we expect the project to be heavily data oriented. As a PhD candidate you will be expected to process data and implement optimization and simulation methods for data-driven decision making.


For both positions:


Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Dario Pacino, darpa@dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 1512.

As a PhD candidate you will contribute to our research project while preparing yourself to a carrier in research. During your study you will be expected to extend your knowledge in operations research through a number of master and PhD courses. You will be trained and gain experience in disseminating knowledge both scientifically in conferences, and pedagogically as lecturer at the university.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/english.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 29 October 2019 23:59 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", 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
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.



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