1 PhD Scholarship

KLU Kühne Logistics University; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 21.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous annual research and training budget (€3,500 to €6,500).

Tuition waiver.

Teaching opportunities.

Zusammenfassung

KLU Kühne Logistics University invites applications for a full PhD scholarship in Hamburg, focusing on Operations Research in Carbon Dioxide Removal. The program supports independent research over four years, offering training budgets for conference participation and academic publications. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with an interest in academic careers.

Qualifikationen

• Completed or about to complete a Master's degree.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with mathematical modeling and programming is valuable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on Operations Research for Carbon Dioxide Removal.
• Present findings in clear formats for broader audiences.
• Participate in international research conferences and collaborate with faculty.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mathematical modeling

Programming (Python)

Ausbildung

Master's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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We are seeking for

KLU hereby announces one full scholarship for enrollment in the KLU PhD program. PhD students receive their own generous annual research and training budget. Academic publications in top journals, participation in international research conferences, and international research stays are strongly supported.

We are seeking for

KLU hereby announces one full scholarship for enrollment in the KLU PhD program. PhD students receive their own generous annual research and training budget. Academic publications in top journals, participation in international research conferences, and international research stays are strongly supported.

The scholarship enables four years of independent research under supervision by two academic supervisors of KLU’s outstanding faculty. KLU provides a collegial, active, and inspiring international research environment. PhD students are embedded in research groups and the university-wide and supportive PhD community. For this PhD project, KLU is collaborating with the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC). The KCC develops and implements logistics-focused solutions to accelerate the transition to a just, low-carbon society by reducing emissions, removing carbon, and strengthening resilience.

The scholarship holder is expected to conduct research about “Operations Research for Logistics in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR).” Operations Research as a discipline encompasses the development and application of quantitative models and methods for decision support. CDR describes the process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, using different technologies (e.g., enhanced weathering). The PhD scholarship will be awarded for applying operations research methods to selected CDR problems.

The ideal candidate is interested in pursuing an academic career in research or teaching, and has strong communication and analytical skills. The project involves mathematical modeling and programming (e.g., Python). Candidates should possess prior experience in these areas or demonstrate the capability to work with similar methods. At the same time, the project explores a new research field, requiring candidates to deal with data uncertainty while ensuring that the obtained insights are meaningful and practical. The candidate should be able to communicate the results to a broader (non-expert) audience.

Kühne Logistics University

Kühne Logistics University is a private research university in Hamburg, Germany. Its 34 faculty span various management and logistics disciplines, with an objective to foster knowledge, education, and outreach in order to enhance leadership within the logistics industry and the logistics function.

In its first decade, KLU has managed to establish an outstanding research reputation, as is clear in research rankings and in KLU’s faculty publishing in the world’s top journals in several disciplines.

Since its foundation in 2010, KLU has been enabling PhD students to become outstanding and influential academics, with research excellence and a good eye for the industry we study and serve. As the first graduates start their academic and industry careers, KLU has the full right to award doctoral degrees.

Kühne Climate Center

The Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) is a subsidiary of the charitable Kühne Stiftung (Foundation), established in 1976 by the Kühne family in Switzerland. The Center develops and implements logistics-focused solutions to accelerate the transition to a just, low-carbon society by reducing emissions, removing carbon, and strengthening resilience.

Your Responsibilities

KLU’s PhD Program

KLU’s PhD program is a four-year program. The course program is tailored to every doctoral student’s specific focal research area: Our doctoral students have opportunities to attend courses that teach methods and skills relevant to their research activities offered by KLU as well as our partner universities and broader networks.

Upon successful completion, a doctoral student will obtain the (German) degree of Doctor of Management Sciences/Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Dr. rer. pol.) or the (international) degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Your Qualifications

Admission and Eligibility

Admission to the program is competitive and based on the applicant’s excellence as well as the match in research interest with the university’s resident faculty. We encourage you to apply immediately, since the reviews of applicants and the selection of scholarship awardees start upon receipt of applications. Evaluation of the applications is done on a rolling basis as they are submitted.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet these minimum requirements:

• Completed or about to complete a Master’s degree or equivalent (300 ECTS) from an accredited university with a good international reputation with the German grade 2.0 or better. Grade equivalents are required for international applicants.
• English language proficiency equivalent to at least IELTS 6.5.
  
  

Full details about the application procedure can be found here. You should submit:

• Cover letter (incl. your motivation to work on the topic – max. 1 page).
• Video statement (max. 3 minutes).
• A full resume (CV).
• Two references (with full contact details).
• Evidence of your English proficiency (e.g., a TOEFL or an IELTS test, or other evidence provided by your university).
• List of degrees obtained (Bachelor and Master’s degree)
• Quality indicators for your individual excellence (e.g., prizes, scholarships), excellence in your program (e.g., class rank, thesis grade/rank), and your university (e.g., university rankings)
  
  

We offer

Scholarship and Facilities

The KLU scholarship is €1,750 per month (tax-free). All PhD students have the opportunity to teach in the KLU’s degree programs, present in research seminars, participate in university services as part of the PhD program.

The annual research and training budget is €3,500 in year one and two and €6,500 in year three and four. Moreover, scholarship students receive a full waiver of tuition.

All these are for a period of four years.

Contact

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at [e-mail] for administrative questions. For questions regarding the scholarship’s research scope, please contact Prof. Heinold ([e-mail]). Kindly apply through [e-mail]. Application deadline is August 15th 2025.

About Us

Kühne Logistics University–Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburg's HafenCity. KLU is a state-recognized university with the right to grant PhDs. With its AACSB accreditation, it ranks among the top 5% of business schools and management universities worldwide, with a dedicated focus on logistics, operations, and supply chain management. Following an internationalization strategy, we are now opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas.

We instill KLU's signature operations mindset in all our students, drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics, including resilience, data-driven and action-oriented decision-making. As a boutique university, KLU offers its students and doctoral candidates a high degree of specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programs for specialists and managers are offered in the form of seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.

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