Research Assistant in Ship-Shore Communication in the Era of Autonomous Maritime Technologies –

2 days ago

Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark DTU - Technical University of Denmark Full time

If you aspire to conduct a research project and your ambition is to contribute to autonomous shipping, the opportunity is right in front of you. This research assistant position focuses on ship-shore communication in autonomous shipping. You will be part of a talented and ambitious team at DTU Department for Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) and Maritime DTU, which is situated at the heart of DTU's mission to develop and create value for society.

DTU Management develops decision support tools enabling shipping companies and ports to operate in a more sustainable and efficient manner. The research is motivated by the rapid development of autonomous maritime technologies. Moreover, planning problems within the maritime sector are pushing the limits of assessment and optimisation methods, creating a new breeding ground for advanced modelling and solution methods. Research carried out during the last years includes optimisation and assessment tools for shipping companies and ports, autonomous shipping modeling and applications. Our research methodologies are situated within engineering, computer science and economics.

Responsibilities and qualifications

The research assistant (RA) will work on the research project Ship-shore Enhanced communication Approach using digital Twin in the Era of Autonomous Maritime technologies. The overall goal of the project is to develop a safe, secure and smart autonomous ship-shore communication approach addressing the highly complex interfaces among many ship-to-shore objects to enable Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) systems. The utilization of a Digital Twin model is a valuable tool in this context. Implementing this model allows stakeholders to simulate various communication scenarios. The RA is required to investigate ship-shore communication approaches and develop a framework for analysis. The RA will also assist in developing a Digital Twin framework model and simulations for decision support.

Your primary tasks will be to:

  • Conduct research in Ship-shore Enhanced communication Approach using digital Twin in the Era of Autonomous Maritime technologies
  • Collect and analyse literature, data and information
  • Develop a framework for ship-shore communication approaches and perform simulation experiments
  • Conduct presentations
  • Prepare scientific papers for publications
  • Discuss collaborations with potential parties and implement the collaborations
  • Contribute to the academic activities at the department
  • Assist in co-supervision of BSc and MSc students

Qualifications and expectations:

  • Excellent academic results from top-rated university
  • Good analytical, modelling and quantitative research skills, in particular, simulation methods
  • Capable of programming and using tools such as MATLAB, Python
  • Good knowledge in autonomous shipping/ digital twin/ autonomous technologies/ blockchain and related areas
  • A good team member with good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the capability to work independently
  • Good command of English, both oral and written with the ability to communicate effectively
  • Highly motivated and innovation-oriented
  • Experience with publishing research and/or project experience related to maritime/ logistics/ transport will be an advantage

The RA position allows you to assist in research at a leading research institution benefit from the academic activities at the department. The yearly salary is internationally highly competitive.

As a formal qualification, you must have a master's degree in engineering or equivalent.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 9 months (possibility for part-time, if relevant).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Jasmine Siu Lee Lam ( ) and Postdoc Seyed Parsa Parvasi ( ).

You can read more about DTU Management at .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU atDTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 14 April 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

  • Application (cover letter)
  • CV
  • Academic Diplomas (MSc)
  • International English test result/certificate, e.g. IELTS, if any
  • ORCID, if any
  • List of publications and projects
  • Name, institution, position and email of two or more referees

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Management conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master, and PhD levels across DTU's study programs. The department has 200+ employees with around half of the staff coming from abroad.

Maritime DTU is the anchor point for the transversal maritime activities at DTU within research, education, innovation and research-based consultancy. It strengthens cooperation with Blue Denmark on research and education.

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