PROJECT OVERVIEW

This PhD student project focuses on the implementation and utilization of digital tools and technologies to enhance supply chain operations. This involves researching the mechanisms and benefits of sharing and using data among supply chain stakeholders to improve coordination and decision-making. Additionally, it includes investigating the strategic integration of digital technologies to transform supply chain processes and models, ultimately driving competitive advantage. The exact focus will be further discussed and decided together with the supervisors. The PhD student will take part in research projects with different companies involved which will provide access to a broad range of empirical settings. Consequently, the research will focus on empirical studies involving collaboration with industry.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Division of Supply and Operations Management at the Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology is looking for a PhD student in Supply Chain Digital Transformation. The Division’s research focuses on logistics and supply chain management, encompassing areas such as purchasing, business networks, supply chain strategy, operations planning and control, material handling, and freight transport. Digitalisation, circularity, and resilience are key drivers and enablers of this research. Our goal is to perform high quality research and education at Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. We accomplish this by contributing to improvements in all our research areas, in theory as well as in practice. We focus mainly on empirical research in close interaction with industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be a successful candidate for this position, you:

• have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in logistics & supply chain management, operations management, production engineering or equivalent, in a relevant field.
• have a strong interest in supply chain digitalisation, particularly in emerging technologies and their strategic integration in supply chain.
• are fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication.

In addition to the formal qualifications, selection is also based on the performance of the candidates in other work (e.g. thesis and advanced level courses), as well as on interviews and assignments. Besides good subject knowledge, emphasis will be on motivation, ability to cooperate, initiative to work independently, and personal suitability for research training.

As a PhD student, your primary responsibility will be to conduct doctoral research while completing relevant coursework. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and conducting literature reviews, research plans, and empirical studies.
• Communicating research findings through written reports, presentations, seminars, and conferences.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders in industrial sectors to gather insights and inform your work.
• Contributing to the writing of scientific articles, which will form the basis of your doctoral thesis.
• Participating in teaching and departmental duties, which may account for up to 20% of your working hours.

Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.