1 PhD Scholarship

KLU hereby announces one full scholarship for enrollment in the KLU PhD program. PhD students receive their own generous annual research and training budget. Academic publications in top journals participation in international research conferences and international research stays are strongly supported.

The scholarship enables four years of independent research under supervision by two academic supervisors ofKLUs outstanding faculty. KLU provides a collegial active and inspiring international research environment. PhD students are embedded in research groups and the university-wide and supportive PhD community. For this PhD project KLU is collaborating with the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC). The KCC develops and implements logistics-focused solutions to accelerate the transition to a just low-carbon society by reducing emissions removing carbon and strengthening resilience.

The scholarship holder is expected to conduct research about Operations Research for Logistics in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Operations Research as a discipline encompasses the development and application of quantitative models and methods for decision support. CDR describes the process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using different technologies (e.g. enhanced weathering). The PhD scholarship will be awarded for applying operations research methods to selected CDR problems.

The ideal candidate is interested in pursuing an academic career in research or teaching and has strong communication and analytical skills. The project involves mathematical modeling and programming (e.g. Python). Candidates should possess prior experience in these areas or demonstrate the capability to work with similar methods. At the same time the project explores a new research field requiring candidates to deal with data uncertainty while ensuring that the obtained insights are meaningful and practical. The candidate should be able to communicate the results to a broader (non-expert) audience.

Khne Logistics University
Khne Logistics University is a private research university in Hamburg Germany. Its 34 faculty span various management and logistics disciplines with an objective to foster knowledge education and outreach in order to enhance leadership within the logistics industry and the logistics function.
In its first decade KLU has managed to establish an outstanding research reputation as is clear in research rankings and in KLUs faculty publishing in the worlds top journals in several disciplines.
Since its foundation in 2010 KLU has been enabling PhD students to become outstanding and influential academics with research excellence and a good eye for the industry we study and serve. As the first graduates start their academic and industry careers KLU has the full right to award doctoral degrees.

Khne Climate Center
The Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) is a subsidiary of the charitable Khne Stiftung (Foundation) established in 1976 by the Khne family in Switzerland. The Center develops and implements logistics-focused solutions to accelerate the transition to a just low-carbon society by reducing emissions removing carbon and strengthening resilience.

KLUs PhD Program
KLUs PhD program is a four-year program. The course program is tailored to every doctoral students specific focal research area: Our doctoral students have opportunities to attend courses that teach methods and skills relevant to their research activities offered by KLU as well as our partner universities and broader networks.
Upon successful completion a doctoral student will obtain the (German) degree of Doctor of Management Sciences/Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Dr. rer. pol.) or the (international) degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Admission and Eligibility
Admission to the program is competitive and based on the applicants excellence as well as the match in research interest with the universitys resident faculty. We encourage you to apply immediately since the reviews of applicants and the selection of scholarship awardees start upon receipt of applications. Evaluation of the applications is done on a rolling basis as they are submitted.
To be considered for admission applicants must meet these minimum requirements:

• Completed or about to complete a Masters degree or equivalent (300 ECTS) from an accredited university with a good international reputation with the German grade 2.0 or better. Grade equivalents are required for international applicants.
• English language proficiency equivalent to at least IELTS 6.5.

Full details about the application procedure can be foundhere. You should submit:

• Cover letter (incl. your motivation to work on the topic max. 1 page).
• Video statement (max. 3 minutes).
• A full resume (CV).
• Two references (with full contact details).
• Evidence of your English proficiency (e.g. a TOEFL or an IELTS test or other evidence provided by your university).
• List of degrees obtained (Bachelor and Masters degree)
• Quality indicators for your individual excellence (e.g. prizes scholarships) excellence in your program (e.g. class rank thesis grade/rank) and your university (e.g. university rankings)