Two outstanding researchers are immediately sought to work as Ph.D. candidates at Jacobs University Bremen in the research group of Dr.-Ing. Katja Windt, Professor of Global Production Logistics in the School of Engineering and Science. The research group is part of the collaborative research center (Sonderforschungsbereich) “Autonomous Logistics”.

We are looking for two candidates.

Position 1
Candidates in the field of mechanical or electrical engineering (or even industrial engineering with a strong focus on engineering courses) with additional knowledge or a strong interest in production logistics will fit in this position. Your field of research will be related with the evaluation of technologies from a logistics perspective. In addition you will be required to build up the logistics lab at Jacobs University. You should be familiar or have the ability to get familiar with different logistics technologies that are used in the lab e.g. storage systems, identification technologies etc.

Position 2
Candidates with a master or diplom in physics with an additional knowledge in music theory are ideally suited for this Ph.D. position. You will be responsible for conducting logistics research by implementing interdisciplinary approaches. The ideal candidate will deal with the development of new production planning and control methods by the use of interdisciplinary approaches (music theory represents one example).

General qualifications
The ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, creative and interactive individuals who are focus driven and are interested in working in an international research team. Further qualifications candidates should demonstrate are to be able to work autonomously, to show self initiative and a high degree of ability to work under pressure.

We offer
This is an opportunity to work in a young research group. The research field of Logistics Engineering is vastly growing and offers job opportunities in different branches. Interesting tasks in research, university teaching and industrial consultancy will be offered as well as the chances to develop your professional and personal skills in an attractive and modern working environment.

Applicants who feel they possess the above qualifications and qualities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should include a single PDF attachment containing a cover letter which explains their logistics background (either interest or research done), copies of transcripts and degrees and the names and addresses of at least two referees. Please include your availability (earliest and latest possible starting dates).

Electronic submission to: s.manss[ at ]jacobs-university.de

The closing date for applications is 4th August 2008.

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