Postdoctoral Researcher in Vehicle Framework: KU Leuven’s CODeS research group is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development of a modular vehicle routing solver framework. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge combinatorial optimization problems with direct applications in logistics.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Vehicle Routing Solver Framework
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Combinatorial Optimization, Vehicle Routing Problems (VRPs) |
| Location | Ghent, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Computer Science, (Applied) Mathematics, Mathematical Engineering, or related fields |
Job Description:
Logistics companies face increasingly complex vehicle routing challenges due to e-commerce growth, just-in-time delivery demands, and regulatory constraints. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on:
- Modelling VRP and other complex combinatorial optimization problems.
- Developing and implementing efficient optimization algorithms.
- Creating a unified, configurable, and extendable VRP solver software framework.
Candidates will work collaboratively within a skilled team to enhance and deploy a range of VRP algorithms and contribute to future collaborations addressing emerging VRP variants.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply through the KU Leuven online application tool. For more information, contact:
- Prof. Greet Vanden Berghe, Email: greet.vanden.berghe@kuleuven.be, Phone: +32 9 265 87 03
- Mr. Pieter Smet, Email: pieter.smet@kuleuven.be
Last Date to Apply:
February 06, 2025, by 23:59 CET
