Netherlands Scholarships
PhD position on Predictive & Prescriptive Process Mining in Logistics
The Data Science Centre Eindhoven (DSC/e) is TU/e’s response to the growing volume and importance of data and the need for data & process scientists (www.tue.nl/dsce/ ). Vanderlande is the global market leader in baggage handling systems for airports and sorting systems for parcel and postal services, and also a leading supplier of warehouse automation solutions (www.vanderlande.com/ ). Vanderlande recognizes the emerging trend of more data driven business models and addressed ‘big data’ a key topic on the technology roadmap. Therefore, under the umbrella of the ‘Data Science Impuls’ program, the DSC/e and Vanderlande joined forces in a research project with the aim of bringing holistic fact-based process analytics to logistics processes and automated material handling solutions. This by providing automated insight in process flows, process performance and bottlenecks to obtain improvement information in an efficient way (historical as well as real time).
Process Mining in Logistics
The dynamics of logistics processes are notoriously difficult to analyze. Where classical process mining focuses on analyzing the processing of information associated to a specific unique case, logistics deals with physical objects that are grouped and processed together with other physical objects in one process at one or more physical locations, then distributed and later re-aggregated with other physical objects in another process at other physical locations. Consequently, processes reveal a multi-dimensional nature when looking at the performance of flows across networks of logistics. In essence, logistics deals with numerous processes, cases, and objects that interact with each other in a multi-dimensional fashion making it impossible to pick a single appropriate viewpoint on the data for analysis and improvement.
The goal of the joint research project of DSC/e and Vanderlande is to lift process mining to this multi-dimensional space, and to allow analyzing logistics processes and systems from all relevant angles and viewpoints. By having thorough and fast insights into logistics and business processes, improvements can be found, predicted, and implemented at Vanderlande delivered logistics solutions.
Over the last year, we laid groundwork in novel techniques for data extraction, Big Data processing, and process discovery for multi-dimensional event data that will be continued in the next years. The upcoming research and this PhD project focuses on:
To enable these, the project requires further development and improvement on:
Positions
The project has two PhD positions within the joint research project of DSC/e and Vanderlande. The first PhD candidate started in September 2016, this vacancy solicits for the second PhD candidate. The two PhDs join the Analytics for Information Systems group (AIS) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and will be supervised by Dirk Fahland, Boudewijn van Dongen (TU/e), and Wil van der Aalst (RWTH, TU/e). In addition, the two PhDs will closely collaborate and spend significant time within Vanderlande. In this context, the two PhDs will focus on applying, extending, and developing process mining to the requirements elicited together with Vanderlande. In particular, the results obtained in the project shall both be implemented in software prototypes for validation and research as well as disseminated in trainings. The two PhDs are expected to closely collaborate on the project and solve the upcoming challenges jointly from different angles.
Vanderlande provides its expertise, engineering capabilities, and data for deriving accurate and realistic requirements for various kinds of logistics solutions and problems as well as the opportunity to quickly validate all ideas in a realistic setting. The Analytics for Information Systems group (AIS) of TU/e provides its long running expertise and experience across all challenges of process mining in general and artifact-centric process mining specifically.
Masters Scholarships
Stardust Culminating Experience Scholarship
The Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family is offering a limited number of scholarships to support Master of Sustainability Solutions (MSUS) students who have proposed culminating experience projects designed to address and advance the need for affordable housing, recognizing that healthy sustainable communities provide a means for families to obtain, remain in and manage their homes.
Culminating experience projects may use the tools of research, community engagement, education, and public forums to raise awareness and build capacity to address the needs for quality affordable homes.
Culminating experience projects may use the tools of research, community engagement, education, and public forums to raise awareness and build capacity to address the needs for quality affordable homes.
Netherlands Scholarships
Work Study Student
Position Details
Position Details
Requisition Number | STU003119 |
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Classification Title | Work Study Student |
Working Title | Student Accessibility Resource Center – Student Assistant (Spring 2018) |
Department | 3900800302-CWSP-On-campus |
Location | Main Campus – Statesboro |
Position Summary |
Performs various administrative duties including providing support to our Test Proctoring Center and volunteer programs (note taking/mentoring); greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate area; checking in students and others who have scheduled appointments; answering incoming phone calls and routing them to the correct staff member; taking messages as needed; assisting front office staff members with duties such as filing, copying, and faxing documents. Shift Specifics: 9 hours per week; flexible with class schedule. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. All faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the established University System of Georgia policy. |
Minimum Education Required |
Must possess a Federal Work-Study Award. |
Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education? | No |
Minimum Experience Required |
None |
Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience? | No |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; successful completion of the background investigation process. |
Preferred Experience | |
Preferred Education | |
Salary Range | $7.25 per hour |
Job Open Date | 04/06/2018 |
Job Close Date | 04/27/2018 |
Position Status | Part-Time |
Special Instructions for Applicants | |
Quicklink for Posting | http://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/45548 |
Netherlands Scholarships
Work Study Student
Position Details
Position Details
Requisition Number | STU003122 |
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Classification Title | Work Study Student |
Working Title | Psychology – Student Assistant (Summer 2018) |
Department | 3900800302-CWSP-On-campus |
Location | Main Campus – Statesboro |
Position Summary |
Provides customer service, runs campus errands, assists administrative staff, facilities monitoring, performs general administrative tasks, answers and transfers telephone calls, files documents and paperwork. Shift Specifics: 10 – 12 hours per week; flexible with class schedule. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. All faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the established University System of Georgia policy. |
Minimum Education Required |
Must possess a Federal Work-Study Award. |
Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education? | No |
Minimum Experience Required |
None |
Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience? | No |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities |
Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; successful completion of the background investigation process. |
Preferred Experience |
Previous customer service skills and experience working in an office environment within a diverse community. |
Preferred Education | |
Salary Range | $7.25 – $8.00 per hour |
Job Open Date | 04/06/2018 |
Job Close Date | 04/13/2018 |
Position Status | Part-Time |
Special Instructions for Applicants | |
Quicklink for Posting | http://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/45580 |