PhD: Tech-Enabled Urban Logistics & Curbside Planning

DTU Engineering Technology; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Engineering Technology invites applications for a full-time PhD position exploring technology-enabled urban logistics, curbside management, and sustainable urban planning. The project compares Copenhagen and Munich, developing a framework for integrating innovations like cargo bikes, drones, micro-hubs, AMRs, and electric delivery vans into urban planning.

Enrolment in a DTU PhD program with international collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Urban Planning, Engineering, Transport Planning, Logistics, Geography).
• Strong analytical and research skills with experience in qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Interest in technology, logistics, urban planning and public policy.
• Strong English communication and ability to work in international settings.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset and motivation to engage with academic, public-sector and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how emerging logistics technologies can support sustainable urban mobility and freight transport systems.
• Analyze the implementation and impacts of cargo bikes, drones, micro-hubs, AMRs, and electric delivery vans in Copenhagen and Munich.
• Study the role of curbside management and street-space allocation in supporting sustainable urban logistics.
• Develop comparative analyses of urban logistics policies, planning approaches, and governance frameworks across the two cities.
• Design and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods, including stakeholder interviews, policy analysis, and urban logistics assessments.
• Collaborate with municipalities, logistics operators, mobility providers, and other relevant stakeholders in Denmark and Germany.
• Contribute to the activities of the DTU Logistics Research Center and the DTU–TUM collaboration.
• Publish research results in leading international journals and present findings at international conferences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research methods

English communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Job description

DTU Engineering Technology invites applications for a full-time PhD position exploring technology-enabled urban logistics, curbside management, and sustainable urban planning. The project compares Copenhagen and Munich, developing a framework for integrating innovations like cargo bikes, drones, micro-hubs, AMRs, and electric delivery vans into urban planning.

Enrolment in a DTU PhD program with international collaboration is expected.