Why this role matters

Eurosender and SnT are joining forces on a RDI project to design the next generation of intermodal booking systems — integrating rail and road transport into a single platform that optimizes cost, speed, and environmental impact. As a PhD researcher, you will contribute to the scientific backbone of this effort, developing new optimization algorithms and modelling frameworks that make large-scale, CO₂-aware logistics decisions possible in real time. Your work won’t stay on paper: it will be validated on real datasets and linked directly to Eurosender’s digital logistics platform, creating visible impact in industry.

Your responsibilities

• Develop mathematical optimization models (e.g., MIP/ILP, heuristics, metaheuristics) for intermodal networks.
• Investigate machine learning–enhanced optimization methods for routing and scheduling.
• Design a multi-objective optimization framework balancing cost, time, and emissions.
• Conduct scalability studies using representative logistics datasets.
• Publish and present research results at top international venues.
• Work closely with Eurosender engineers to validate results in a real platform environment.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong background in optimization, operations research, or algorithms.
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in optimization and data science (e.g., Python, Julia, Java, or C++).
  
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of logistics systems or emissions modelling.
• Experience with graph databases, ML frameworks, or quantum optimization techniques.

What we offer

• Enrollment as a full-time PhD student at the University of Luxembourg.
• Opportunity to work in a world-class ICT research centre (SnT) with access to top-tier infrastructure.
• A collaborative project with direct impact on European logistics innovation, in close partnership with Eurosender.

About Eurosender

Eurosender is a leading digital platform for logistics, providing access to global and intermodal shipping services through technology. By integrating carriers, warehouses, and fulfillment solutions into a single ecosystem, Eurosender simplifies logistics for businesses and individuals across Europe and beyond. Our mission is to make logistics smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

About SnT

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research centre for ICT. SnT conducts high-impact, interdisciplinary research in collaboration with industry and government partners, covering areas such as FinTech, Cybersecurity, Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Systems. With a diverse, multicultural team and strong ties to global industry, SnT connects fundamental research with real-world innovation.

Note: The employer of record is the University of Luxembourg (SnT). Recruitment is run jointly with Eurosender, but contracts and employment conditions follow University rules.

Location: Luxembourg (SnT – University of Luxembourg)

Contract: Full-time, 36–48 months (Doctoral)