Research Opportunities

Business systems engineering; Simulation/Optimisation of logistics processes.

Work description

• Review of the state of the art and identification of the main research gaps in the context of port logistics and operations management in cargo consolidation/deconsolidation logistics hubs.
• Detailed characterisation of the problem to be addressed.
• Design and development of simulation strategies to evaluate scenarios in uncertain environments, promoting efficient decision support in resource and capacity management.
• Evaluation of the approach developed and analysis of results (KPIs).
• Writing the master's thesis.
• Writing the scholarship activity report.

Academic Qualifications

• Master's student in Mechanical Engineering, branch of Production Management;

Minimum profile required

• Master's student in Mechanical Engineering, Production Management branch.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with an average of more than 15 points.

Preference factors

• Knowledge of operational research and operations management.
• Experience in optimisation and programming in Python, Java or similar.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of English and Portuguese.

Maintenance stipend: € 601,12, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 30 Jan 2025 to 12 Feb 2025

Centre

Enterprise Systems Engineering

Scientific Advisor

Catarina Moreira Marques

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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