PhD: Multi-Actor Transport & Logistics Optimization

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in Delft invites applications for a research position focused on game-theoretic and optimization models for multi-actor decision problems. You will design scalable solution methods for large-scale optimization and contribute to international publications.

The role requires an MSc in operations research or related fields, strong background in mathematical optimization (MIQP), programming skills in Python/Julia/Java/C++, and excellent written and spoken English in

Qualifications

• MSc in a related discipline with strong mathematical background.
• Proven ability in mathematical optimization, especially MIQP.
• Excellent programming skills in Python, Julia, Java or C++ with optimization solvers.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop new game-theoretic/optimization models for multi-actor decision problems.
• Design scalable solution methods for large-scale optimisation problems.
• Contribute to scientific publications in leading journals in operations research, transportation, and logistics.
• Communicate research findings to an interdisciplinary audience.

Skills

Programming: Python

Julia

Java

C++

Mathematical optimization

Mixed-integer programming

Academic writing

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Game theory knowledge

Education

MSc in operations research / econometrics / applied mathematics / CS / industrial engineering / systems & control

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

Delft University of Technology in Delft invites applications for a research position focused on game-theoretic and optimization models for multi-actor decision problems. You will design scalable solution methods for large-scale optimization and contribute to international publications.

The role requires an MSc in operations research or related fields, strong background in mathematical optimization (MIQP), programming skills in Python/Julia/Java/C++, and excellent written and spoken English in