PhD student position in Urban Freight Management

Information about the division
The position is placed at the Division of Service Management and Logistics (SML), which focuses on the design and management of processes and services from the perspective of the individual, organization as well as the wider supply chain and society. The emphasis lies on resource utilization, improvement and development of processes as well as inter-organizational relationships. The key aim of the research at SML is to address societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development.

The division has a particular focus on three service-intensive sectors that consist of both private and public actors: healthcare, transport & logistics, and the built environment. The division pursues problem-oriented and inter-disciplinary research, with strong emphasis on relevance for industry and society and with high visibility in leading academic journals. The division has a tradition of acting as a focal point for research, utilization and professional education within improvement, innovation and transformation of service intense sectors. The division is also active in several of Chalmers’ Areas of Advance. Teaching and supervision at all levels (bachelor, master, doctoral, and professional education) are important tasks, and are clearly embedded in research and practice. The division has around 30 staff members with diverse expertise, including engineering and social sciences.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student you will take part in research at the division in the area of urban logistics. Your major responsibility is to pursue doctoral studies in relation to the influence of technological innovations and other trends (e.g., digitalisation, automation) on urban freight practices. This includes how these innovations affect urban logistics and the implications for sustainability. The exact focus of the work will be decided in interaction with the main supervisor. At large, PhD studies include a number of doctoral courses, reviewing literature, conducting research studies, and interacting with industrial companies. As a PhD student you take an active role in the research project in preparing for and collecting empirical data, conducting analysis and presenting results. During the project, results will continuously be presented at seminars and on international conferences. 

You are expected to conduct empirical research as primary activity, foremost applying quantitative research approaches. Results of research are expected to be disseminated through interactions with professionals as well as publications in highly ranked journals within the subject area.

Position summary
The position is a full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to five years (1+2+2). You will spend approximately 80% of this time on research. As a PhD student you will also, to a maximum of 20%, be involved in teaching bachelor and master courses and/or perform other departmental tasks. You will be enrolled into the postgraduate programme at the research school Technology Management and Economics. The employment is bound to successful completion of department evaluations after one and three years.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in e.g. Industrial Management and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Economics or similar subjects with an interest in urban freight transport and logistics.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

Large emphasis when selecting a candidate will be laid on your ability to analyze quantitative data and your ability to describe your results in oral and written forms.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200117 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experiences of relevance to the position  
• Describe your future goals and research interests

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 4 April, 2020

For questions, please contact:
Dan Andersson, Ph. D., Associate professor, Head of Unit, Division of Service Management and Logistics
E-mail: dan.andersson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7721339

Ivan Sanchez-Diaz, Ph. D., Associate professor, Division of Service Management and Logistics
E-mail: ivan.sanchez@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7725154

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