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