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Postdoctoral Researcher - Designing a Digital Twin for Educational Logistics in Secondary Education

Post-doc Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher - Designing a Digital Twin for Educational Logistics in Secondary Education

Within the Department of Operations, a post-doc position is available on the topic of designing a digital twin for educational logistics. 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 of this project we are going to guide several schools in making the transition towards more customized education enabled by efficient and effective logistics processes. We will work with the schools in a design-based innovation trajectory.

Faculty of Economics and Business

Apply no later than: 3 March 2026 23:59 Dutch local time

1 FTE

€4.728 - €6.433

Postdoctoral Researcher - Designing a Digital Twin for Educational Logistics in Secondary Education

https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/postdoctoral-researcher-designing-a-digital-twin-for-educational-logistics-in-secondary-education-1709/?langlang=en

What are you going to do?

You will work on designing and implementing a digital twin to support strategic and real-time decision making in the organization of customization in secondary education. Specifically, the tasks are:

· 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.

Faculty of Economics and Business

Closing date: 3 March 2026

€4.728 - €6.433

Who are you?

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.

· Affinity with education and logistics.

· A proactive, independent working style.

· Eagerness to work on achieving societal impact.

A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) will be required before appointment.

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 4.728 (Schaal 11) up to a maximum of € 6.433 (Schaal 11.11) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A temporary position for 1.0 FTE for 1 year.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) has about 7,000 students and 700 staff, who make up an informal, personal, and inspiring academic community. We offer an ambitious, open, and dynamic working environment that encourages both students and staff to keep innovating. Approximately 25% of our students and 35% of our staff come from abroad, contributing to an international atmosphere. With EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, FEB is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. At FEB, we believe in connecting for impact: we bring together students, academics, and external stakeholders to collectively make a positive influence on regional, national, and global economic and business issues, both in academia and society. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Economics and Business, visit rug.nl/feb .

Application procedure

Step 1: Your application

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.

Step 2: Selection

The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.

Step 3: First interview

We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

Step 4: Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.

Step 5: Terms of employment meeting

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• PhD thesis and/or an academic paper
• The deadline is March 2, 2026 (23:59 CET). Interviews for this position will be organized at March 12, 2026.