"Postdoctoral Researcher Building Decision-Support Tools for Educational Logistic"

Job Summary

Within the Department of Operations, a post-doc position is available on the topic of logistics for customization in secondary education with self-regulation. A paradigm shift is required in the organization of the logistics operations of educational processes to achieve a high quality situation where any learner at any time based on their own learning speed, level and ambition can acquire the right part of a specific course in a cost-efficient way. This postdoc position is part of the research project "Educational logistics for secondary education". In the next phase, the project will guide several schools in making the transition towards more customized education enabled by efficient and effective logistics processes, working with schools in a design-based innovation trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and validate a tool to collect and analyze learning demands of learners.
• Design, implement and validate a modular software architecture that can support schools in operational and tactical planning of learning activities.
• Design of user interfaces for both tools.
• Writing documentation for both tools.

Qualifications and Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong programming experience, for example in C++ or Python, is required. Candidates should have an affinity with education and logistics, a proactive and independent working style, and eagerness to work on achieving societal impact. A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) will be required before appointment.

What the Employer Offers

A fixed-term contract for 12 months with a full-time position (38 hours per week). Salary between €4,537 and €6,209 gross per month (scale 11), depending on qualifications and experience, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. Start date: October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible.