Christian Fikar
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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
Country
Germany
University
University of Bayreuth
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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
Germany
Research Interests
Supply Chain Management
Business Analytics
Logistics Management
Food Quality
Demand Modeling
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