Postdoc in Data-Driven Autonomous Shipping and Port Operations

Laplace Expert Ltd; Delft; Remote; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology, Department of Maritime and Transport Technology, is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher in Data-Driven Autonomous Shipping and Port Operations. The project covers data-driven, model-based and agent-based methods to integrate autonomous vessels into maritime transport and port logistics, with emphasis on decision support and stakeholder collaboration.

The position requires a PhD in a relevant field and strong data engineering skills.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field (mechanical engineering, maritime technology, operations research or related).
• Strong data engineering and quantitative modelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven, model-based and agent-based methods for autonomous shipping and port operations.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to integrate autonomous vessels into maritime logistics.
• Contribute to research on human–automation interaction, vessel coordination and port-call optimisation.

Skills

Data engineering

Quantitative modelling

Agent-based modelling

Scenario analysis

Decision-support systems

Port-call optimisation

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering

PhD in maritime technology

PhD in operations research

Job description

Postdoc in Data-Driven Autonomous Shipping and Port Operations

Delft University of Technology · Department of Maritime and Transport Technology

Netherlands

Apply by 02 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to develop data-driven approaches for autonomous shipping and port operations. Applications close on 2 November 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The project develops data-driven, model-based and agent-based methods for integrating autonomous and remotely operated vessels into maritime transport and port logistics. Research covers human–automation interaction, vessel coordination, port-call optimisation, decision support and collaboration among maritime stakeholders.

autonomous shipping port logistics agent-based modelling maritime systems decision support

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration 3 years

Reference Code 3857

Field Autonomous Shipping and Port Operations

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,706-5,760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold or be close to completing a PhD in mechanical engineering, maritime technology, operations research, systems and control or a related field.

Experience

Strong skills in data engineering and quantitative modelling are required; experience with autonomous shipping, port logistics or decision-support systems is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Data engineering
• Quantitative modelling
• Agent-based modelling
• Scenario analysis
• Decision-support systems
• Port-call optimisation

General Skills

• Independent research
• Scientific communication
• Stakeholder collaboration