Christian Thies

Hamburg University of Technology is advertising a Research Associate / PhD Candidate in Supply Chain Management within the Resilient and Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management group. The project focuses on resilient energy carrier supply chains for sustainable aviation and is described as a publicly funded research project . The role is suitable for candidates who want to combine applied research with doctoral study in a collaborative academic environment. Research areas and keywords: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, optimization, simulation, quantitative methods, and Python. The post emphasizes freedom to develop your own research ideas, along with international research and conference participation. Eligibility highlights: A Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required. Strong English and German proficiency is expected. Experience with quantitative methods, optimization, simulation, and Python is a plus. Location: Hamburg, Germany. Deadline: 14 July 2026. Interested applicants should follow the application instructions in the job posting and submit their materials through the provided application link.