The University of Twente is inviting applications for a PhD Position in Real-Time Multimodal Construction Transport Optimization & AI-Driven Decision Support. This four-year doctoral opportunity focuses on developing innovative AI-based and optimization-driven decision-support systems to enable efficient, low-emission multimodal logistics for prefabricated construction.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Transport Engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates should have a strong interest or background in optimization, simulation, data-driven modelling, decision support systems, and AI. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international, multi-partner research environment is essential.
The University of Twente (UT) is a leading public research university located in Enschede, the Netherlands, renowned for its strong focus on engineering, technology, and social sciences. Known as an entrepreneurial university, UT combines high-quality academic research with real-world impact, working closely with industry, government, and societal partners.
Founded in 1961, Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Enschede (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Overijssel. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Twente is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Twente offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.