2 PhD positions in Artificial Intelligence - Sustainable manufacturing - Maastricht, Netherlands

As a PhD candidate, you will primarily address the following four topics: (1) planning & scheduling (2) prescriptive quality (3) predictive maintenance and (4) hybrid intelligence. These PhD positions are part of the Green Transport Delta, a public-private innovation programme (funded by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate) that aims to make Dutch transport sectors futureproof and sustainable. You will be embedded in the consortium around electrification, which focuses on improving various aspects of battery-powered electric transport as a key component of the transition to climate-neutral mobility. In a joint collaboration with VDL Nedcar, the largest Dutch automotive manufacturing company, you will work in a team to investigate AI techniques within VDL Nedcar's manufacturing environment. The ultimate goal is to make intelligent decisions in a transparent and reliable way, reduce costs, and save energy and reduce overall CO2 emissions.