We are seeking an impact-driven postdoctoral researcher to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in human-centric decision-making (HCDM) in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare logistics. The position is hosted by the Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems (IEBIS) section at the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) at the University of Twente (UT).
This position focuses on connecting three existing research centres within our university: (1) BMS Lab, which contributes behavioural insights and methodological expertise in human decision-making, (2) CHOIR, which focuses on healthcare applications, ensuring relevance of HCDM in healthcare logistics (both patient- and health professional-centric decision-making), and (3) TSLOTS, which specialises in logistics research and, with further development, more broadly to smart manufacturing and production systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and integrating a shared software/hardware infrastructure and supporting its use in research, education, and communities.
- Driving cross-lab collaboration on HCDM themes with researchers and industry partners by promoting the lab and organizing events/meet-ups.
- Supporting new and ongoing pilot projects in transportation, logistics, and healthcare logistics settings, and contributing to grant proposals.
- Expanding TSLOTS into a hub for smart manufacturing and logistics innovation through partnerships and a defined research agenda,.
- Integrating smart manufacturing demonstrators and digital twins into the Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) educational programs.
You will work closely with faculty, PhD/EngD students, and companies, with a focus on hands-on impact, applied research, and knowledge transfer to industry and education. Projects include topics like AI-enhanced engineering teams and human-centric logistics aligned with Industry 5.0.
Information and application
Are you interested in being part of our team? Please submit your application before June 15, 2025 and include the following:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasising your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position;
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications and references;
- An IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).
Additional information can be acquired via email from Martijn Mes (m.r.k.mes@utwente.nl). Please do not send applications to these email addresses
About the department
The HBE department is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive working culture. Our aim is that all job applicants are given equal opportunities. When we select candidates for employment, it will be on the basis of their competence and ability. To support workforce diversity, we are open to offering flexible working conditions on an individual basis to support work-life balance, which may include a contract of employment, working hours and location, or childcare arrangements.
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About the organisation
At the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), we unite the worlds of people and technology to address today’s complex societal challenges. We are passionate about understanding human behaviour, fostering responsible innovation, and designing solutions that create societal value. Our educational programmes span disciplines such as Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences, and Health Sciences. Through our bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Professional Learning & Development programmes, and interdisciplinary research themes – including Emerging Technologies & Societal Transformations, Resilience, Smart Industry, Learning, and Health – we empower students and researchers to make a positive societal impact.
At BMS, we combine critical thinking with practical action. From advancing sustainable mobility with innovations like the world’s most efficient hydrogen car to shaping policies that promote digital inclusion, our work contributes to a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future. Whether it’s exploring how technology influences human behaviour or leveraging data and innovation to transform industries and communities, we ensure that technology serves people – and not the other way around.
As an employer, BMS offers a vibrant, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Join us and become part of a forward-thinking community that equips you to shape the future – for yourself and society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact.
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