PhD Position in Operations Management: The University of Twente is seeking a highly motivated and curious PhD candidate for a position focusing on human-centric decision-making in operations management, specifically for production, logistics, or healthcare environments. The candidate will join the Industrial Engineering and Business Information Systems (IEBIS) section of the High-tech Business & Entrepreneurship Department at the Faculty of Behavioural Management and Social Sciences.
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Human-centric Decision Making in Operations Management
Location: University of Twente
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in industrial engineering, management science, operations research, operations management, or related engineering fields.
- Interest in human-centric decision-making.
- Team spirit and ability to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
- Independent research capabilities and a willingness to develop writing and publication skills.
- Collaboration skills with partners from academia and industry.
- Passion and outstanding skills in interdisciplinary high-tech, human-centered research in the business domain.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
- Interest in collaboration with BMS Lab and the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform.
Job Description:
PhD Position in Human-centric Decision Making in Operations Management
- Conduct research on human-centric decision-making in industrial engineering, operations research, and operations management.
- Address challenges in optimizing methods, mathematical models, and data-driven tools that often neglect the role of humans.
- Develop theories, methods, and modeling approaches to incorporate human decision-makers in the design and implementation process.
- Utilize case studies from supply chain planning, production scheduling, and healthcare management to explore human-centric solutions.
- Answer questions related to reducing manual workload, incorporating decision-makers’ skills, protecting data privacy, and preventing unfair work distributions.
- Contribute to the ongoing course development on Smart Industry for the IEM program.
How to Apply: Submit the application before January 17, 2024, including:
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4) emphasizing specific interest, qualifications, and motivations.
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of courses attended, grades obtained, publications (if any), and references.
- IELTS test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE) for non-Dutch applicants.
Last Date for Apply: 17 January 2024
Contact for Queries:
- Sebastian Piest (j.p.s.piest@utwente.nl)
- Engin Topan (e.topan@utwente.nl)
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