Optimising Electric Vehicle Operations in Logistics Applications - 2026_IDR_DEIB_64

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Politecnico di Milano invites applications for a research fellowship. The candidate will develop mathematical models and algorithms to optimize the operations of electric commercial vehicles within a large warehouse, focusing on charge scheduling, transportation, loading and unloading, and integration with a simulation tool connected to existing software systems.

The selection will include an oral test to assess aptitude and language knowledge relevant to the project, with scoring up to 50

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models and algorithms to optimize operations of electric commercial vehicles in a large warehouse.
• Implement and embed resulting algorithms within a simulation tool interfaced with existing software systems.

Job description

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The candidate will develop mathematical models and algorithms aimed at optimizing the operations of electric commercial vehicles within a large warehouse. The considered activities are charge scheduling, transportation, loading and unloading. Furthermore, the candidate will embed the resulting algorithms within a simulation tool, which is to be interfaced with existing software systems.

Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 50 points)

Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points)

Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points)

Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 20 points)

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