As a PhD candidate, you will primarily address the following four topics: (1) planning & scheduling (2) prescriptive quality (3) predictive maintenance and (4) hybrid intelligence.

These PhD positions are part of the Green Transport Delta, a public-private innovation programme (funded by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate) that aims to make Dutch transport sectors futureproof and sustainable. You will be embedded in the consortium around electrification, which focuses on improving various aspects of battery-powered electric transport as a key component of the transition to climate-neutral mobility.

You will be expected to:

• perform scientific research in AI for sustainable manufacturing as described above;
• publish results at (international) conferences and in international journals;
• collaborate with other group and faculty members;
• assist with educational tasks (e.g. assist in courses, supervise Bachelor/Master students).

• MSc degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Applied Mathematics;
• Strong programming skills;
• Proficiency in English (oral and written);
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to collaborate in an international setting.

Fixed-term contract: 4 years.

We offer a 1.0 fte contract for a period of 4 years, starting preferably as soon as possible. Continuation after the first year is dependent upon a positive evaluation.

The salary will be set in PhD salary scale of the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities (€2.443 gross per month in first year to €3.122 in the fourth and final year). On top of this, there is an 8% holiday and an 8.3% year-end allowance. The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. Non-Dutch applicants could be eligible for a favorable tax treatment (30% rule).

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 20,000 students and 4,700 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl

Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering

The Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering

Founded in 1992, we are a fast-growing department undertaking internationally respected research in the areas of computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, robotics and applied mathematics. Much of our research takes place at the interfaces of these disciplines. We maintain a large network of industry partners and provide education through one bachelor’s programme and two master’s programmes.

Our new colleague(s) will be joining a tight-knit department consisting of ~60 principal investigators, postdocs and PhD students, 800 BSc and MSc students and a team of dedicated support staff members. Together, we come from over 40 different countries.

https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/dke

The Faculty of Science and Engineering

Maastricht University heavily invests in the growth of its STEM research and education. The Faculty of Science and Engineering – which houses the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering - is one of the focal points of these developments. Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, over 260 researchers and more than 2,700 students work on themes such as fundamental physics, circularity and sustainability, data science and artificial intelligence.

https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fse