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Christian Fikar

5 months ago

PhD Position in Quantitative Food Supply Chain Management at University of Bayreuth University of Bayreuth in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

The position is a 50% doctoral researcher role funded for 4 years and paid according to TV-L E 13. It supports further academic qualification toward a doctoral degree.

Deadline

Expired

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Germany

University

University of Bayreuth

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Keywords

Computer Science
Agriculture
Operations Research
Business
Industrial Engineering
Management
Monte Carlo Simulation
Food Insecurity
Business Analytics
Systems Thinking
Food Quality
Optimisation
Statistics

About this position

University of Bayreuth (Campus Kulmbach, Bavaria, Germany) is advertising a Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) (50%) position in Food Supply Chain Management at the Chair of Food Supply Chain Management led by Prof. Christian Fikar.

The position is designed for a motivated junior scientist who has completed a Master’s degree and wants to pursue a PhD. The research focus is quantitative food supply chain management, with topics such as operations research, operations management, business analytics, and systems thinking. The role includes research and teaching in areas such as resilient food supply chains, food security, food quality management, and cold chain management.

Core tasks include developing simulation- and optimization-based decision support systems for time-critical food supply chain operations, co-supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses, teaching duties, and supporting the acquisition of third-party research funding from national and European sources.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a related field such as business administration, food science, industrial engineering, or computer science. Experience with coding and simulation/optimization tools such as Java, Python, AnyLogic, Vensim, R, or CPLEX is an advantage. Experience in the food industry is beneficial. Interest in teaching, research funding, and student supervision is required. German skills are an asset.

The position is offered for 4 years starting 01 October 2026 and is paid according to TV-L E 13 at 50% employment. The post supports further academic qualification toward a doctoral degree.

To apply, submit a motivation letter, a one-page research proposal for a potential PhD topic, CV, and transcripts via the University of Bayreuth application portal using the keyword FSCM. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Funding details

The position is a 50% doctoral researcher role funded for 4 years and paid according to TV-L E 13. It supports further academic qualification toward a doctoral degree.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree in a related field such as business administration, food science, industrial engineering, or computer science and should be interested in pursuing a doctoral degree. Coding experience and prior experience with simulation and/or optimization methods are an asset, with tools such as Java, Python, AnyLogic, Vensim, R, or CPLEX mentioned. Previous work experience in the food industry is beneficial. Interest in teaching, acquiring research funds, and supervising students is required. German skills are an asset.

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Professors

Full Professor and Chair of Food Supply Chain Management

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Germany

Research Interests

Supply Chain Management

Business Analytics

Logistics Management

Food Quality

Demand Modeling