PhD Logistics Modelling of International Pork Supply Chains
Wageningen, 6706 KN, (Gelderland), 38 hours per week Wageningen University and Researchcentre
Job description
The Integrated Project Q-Porkchains is a large EU funded international research and development program that aims to improve the competitive position of the European pork industry. Wageningen University and Research Centre is one of the key partners in this program. The Wageningen UR Operations Research and Logistics (ORL) group focuses on the design of sustainable logistics systems for the European pork sector.
The PhD project aims at the design of models for logistics chain and cross-chain network optimization to reduce current inefficiencies, lower costs and increase added value through better matching of production systems, processing systems and market segments. The perspective will be global, as pork industries are not limited to European borders. The project includes three phases: (1) state of the art analysis of logistics and distribution concepts in different European pork chains in collaboration with researchers from a number of European countries, (2) definition of pork chain and distribution network improvement opportunities in selected pork chains (scenario development). Case studies must provide in-depth insight into typical logistics and distribution challenges of different types of chains, (3) Set-up and analysis of logistics network models, especially related to the specific characteristics and demands of the European pork chain, resulting in improved logistics network designs.
The PhD student will work in close collaboration with other Q-Porkchain PhD students at Wageningen University and University of Bonn (Germany) on chain quality systems, chain governance and on chain information systems.
Requirements
The candidate has completed an academic study in quantitative modelling, preferably in Operations Research or Management Science. He or she is familiar with Logistics Management and is very interested in international pork supply chain networks. Preferred candidates are able to work both individually and within an international team and have good communication skills in English language (both orally and in scientific writing).
Organization
Wageningen University and Researchcentre Operations Research and Logistics Group
(ORL). ORL is a chair group in the department of Social Sciences that conducts research and provides education programs on the application and development of Operations Research techniques in the design of effective innovative logistical concepts in agribusiness and food chains and networks.
Conditions of employment
The contract will start with a PhD appointment for a period of 18 months. Continuation of the appointment with another 30 months will be based on performance evaluation. Salary will increase from 2000,- per month in the first year up to 2558,- in the last year based on a full-time appointment of 38 hours per week. Starting date is as soon as possible.
Additional
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr.ir. Jack G.A.J. van der Vorst
Telephone number: +31 (0)317 48 5645
E-mail address: Jack.vanderVorstwur.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following sites: www.wur.nl and www.orl.wur.nl.
Application
You can apply for this job before 21-6-2008 by sending your application to:
Wageningen University, dept. HRM
Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen
Ms. F. Toxopeus
Hollandseweg 1
6706 KN Wageningen
Nederland
E-mail address: Fineke.Toxopeuswur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT MW 2008 - 03.
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