The position will be in the College of Science and Engineering in the Division Engineering Management and Decision Sciences, Program: Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Project Overview: The overarching goal of RATIONAL is to model and solve realistic transportation problems arising from instant logistics services, focusing on services provided by food delivery companies. These widely used and constantly expanding services face decision-making challenges integral to instant logistics services. The project specifically concentrates on the operational management of on-demand delivery services utilizing crowdsourced delivery. Through analyzing actual operational data and considering uncertain factors such as customer demands, delivery times, and operational environment parameters, the project aims to develop data-driven robust optimization methods for crowdsourced capacity, riders' wages, delivery dispatching, and route optimization at both tactical and operational levels.
Candidate Profile: The candidate shall hold a B.S. and M.Sc. Degree in a quantitative-oriented field such as mathematics, computer science, and industrial engineering.
Benefits: The Selected candidate will be offered a full package including housing in the Education City, Stipend, Annual Ticket, and Medical Insurance.
To apply,
1- Please email at rbaldacci@hbku.edu.qa<mailto:rbaldacci@hbku.edu.qa> your detailed CV (including research interests) and specify "PhD Instant Logistics" in the subject line to Dr. Roberto Baldacci as soon as possible. Additional information and documents should be sent on request.
2- It is mandatory to submit applications on HBKU portal for the Logistics and Supply Chain Management program: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cse/phd-logistics-supply-chain-management
Additional Admission Requirements available at: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cse-admission-requirements
About Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU): Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF's vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. HBKU provides unparalleled opportunities for research and scholarship through its research institutes, innovation center, and center of executive education. HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all levels, utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach across all focus areas. The university is committed to actively contributing to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience and an innovative research ecosystem.
Learn more: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/about-hamad-bin-khalifa-university.
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Dr. Roberto Baldacci
Associate Professor
College of Science and Engineering
P.O. Box: 34110
Doha - Qatar
Tel: +974 445 47025
M: +974 50064831
https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/roberto-baldacci
Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.it/citations?user=VSepEFYAAAAJ&hl=it
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