Industrial PhD Applied Research in Supply Chain Planning (O&G)

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Job Title: Industrial PhD Applied Research in Supply Chain Planning (O&G)

Location: Spain, Valencia Region or Madrid

Employment Type: Full Time

The job

We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial PhD candidate to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and mathematical optimisation, applied to process industries.

This role is embedded in a strong collaboration between industry and academia (the ICSO Meta R&D group at Universitat Politècnica de València) and focuses on developing next-generation approaches that enhance traditional optimisation methods (including exact methods and metaheuristics) through AI and data-driven techniques.

The research will address real-world challenges in refinery and supply chain planning, contributing to both industrial deployment and high-impact academic publications.

Key responsibilities

• Mathematical Modelling & Optimisation
• Machine Learning / AI-enhanced optimisation methods
• Interoperability across industrial systems and platforms
• Advanced data visualisation and decision-support tools

Essential requirements

- Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computational Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science

- Advanced programming experience (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Julia or similar)

Desired skills

• 2-3 years O&G industry or consulting experience
• Familiarity with refinery or process industry operations and planning
• Experience with optimisation tools (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi)
• Experience with metaheuristic optimization
• Exposure to data engineering or system integration
• Interest in data visualisation and user-centric design

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

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