Research Assistant in Air Cargo Logistics

We have the strength of over 50,000 students and employees. Students who inspire hope for the future. Employees who every day contribute to Linköping University addressing today's challenges. Our values rest on credibility, trust, and security. By being brave, thinking freely, and innovating, we create together, through great and small actions, a better future. Welcome to apply for a job with us! We are now seeking a Research Assistant in Air Cargo Logistics. About the job You will contribute to a research project focused on optimizing arrival procedures at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The project aims to improve the environmental performance of flight operations by developing and evaluating more efficient arrival strategies. Your work will include analysis and modeling of new operational concepts, as well as evaluation of their impact on air traffic management. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how these changes affect air traffic controllers' workload, decision-making, and overall performance. A central part of your work will be the development and further enhancement of a visualization and optimization tool for air traffic controllers. The tool will be designed in close collaboration with users and continuously adapted based on controllers' preferences, needs, and feedback to ensure high usability and operational relevance. About you We are seeking someone who has completed a degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering, or completed courses of at least 180 higher education credits, or in some other way acquired essentially equivalent knowledge. Documented programming experience is required to successfully carry out the work tasks within this project. The applicant should have good experience in software development in general and development of visualization tools in particular, preferably with Python or similar programming languages. Previous experience with, or basic knowledge of, air traffic management and airspace operations is considered a merit. A background in aeronautical engineering, especially with a focus on aircraft design, is also a merit. You are expected to have very good ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and Swedish. We are seeking a person who takes initiative, takes responsibility for their work, and drives tasks forward with persistence to achieve results. Good collaboration skills are essential; you are receptive to your surroundings and communicate effectively in a team environment. You have strong problem-solving abilities and enjoy working with complex issues. You have the ability to understand advanced technical and scientific material and to produce high-quality texts yourself. Furthermore, you have good ability to assimilate scientific literature and to solve quantitative tasks efficiently. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability for the position. Your workplace You will be part of the Department of Science and Technology https://liu.se/organisation/liu/itn, which is known for its work in logistics, visualization, and organic electronics. We combine academic excellence with fruitful collaboration with the surrounding society. The position belongs to the Division of Communication and Transport Systems https://liu.se/forskning/kommunikations-och-transportsystem, which is one of the Nordic region's largest environments for research and education in the transport field. Operations are conducted within the units Traffic Systems, Quantitative Logistics, Air Cargo Logistics, Railways and Public Transport, Mobile Telecommunications, Construction Logistics, and Building Technology. Research is primarily externally funded and carried out in close collaboration with industry, authorities, and society. In basic education, we are responsible for six educational programs. Within the Air Cargo Logistics unit, we apply a systems analytical perspective in combination with engineering methodology to analyze, plan, model, and simulate logistics-related problems in aviation. Our research also covers adjacent areas, such as operational efficiency, sustainability, and decision support in complex transport systems. Work is carried out in close collaboration with industrial and institutional actors, and combines theoretical development with practical applications. Through advanced analysis and simulation tools, we contribute to developing the efficient and sustainable air transport systems of the future. About the employment Fixed-term employment 12 months, full-time 100%. Start date by agreement. The position may be placed in a security classification. If so, a security clearance with background checks will be conducted before the hiring decision is made. Salary and benefits Linköping University applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with applicable collective agreements (RALS/RALS-T) and the university's guidelines for salary formation. Read more about employee benefits https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner. Trade union contacts For information about trade union contacts, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande. Application Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter no later than August 21, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; it enriches and develops our activities. For us, it is self-evident to uphold everyone's equal worth, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/. We look forward to receiving your application! Linköping University has procurement agreements and asks that we not receive direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job listings.

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