PhD: Multi-Agent Optimization & Game Theory

Delft University of Technology via AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) seeks a PhD candidate to develop theory and algorithms for multi‑actor transport and logistics problems. You will model and solve problems with mixed‑integer programming, develop scalable methods, and publish in leading journals.

The role is embedded in the Transport and Logistics group, within the Department of Engineering Systems and Services. We expect a strong MSc in related fields, solid programming skills (Python/Julia/C/C++/Java), and excellent

Qualifications

• MSc in operations research, econometrics, applied mathematics, computer science, industrial engineering, systems and control, or related field.
• Strong background in mathematical optimisation and mixed‑integer programming.
• Excellent programming skills and experience with optimisation solvers.
• Very good written and spoken English and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of game theory, bi‑level optimisation and decomposition-based methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solution methods for large‑scale optimisation problems.
• Contribute to scientific publications in leading journals.
• Communicate research findings to an interdisciplinary audience.

Skills

Mathematical optimisation

Mixed-integer programming

Python

Julia

Java

C++

English communication

Collaborative attitude

Game theory knowledge

Education

MSc in operations research / related

Tools

Python

Julia

Java

C++

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) seeks a PhD candidate to develop theory and algorithms for multi‑actor transport and logistics problems. You will model and solve problems with mixed‑integer programming, develop scalable methods, and publish in leading journals.

The role is embedded in the Transport and Logistics group, within the Department of Engineering Systems and Services. We expect a strong MSc in related fields, solid programming skills (Python/Julia/C/C++/Java), and excellent