Internship | Capacitated resupply problem

Internship Opportunity: Capacitated Resupply Problem

About this position

Did you see the Russian convoy debacle near Kyiv in early 2022? It highlighted that a well-functioning military logistics system is essential. This internship focuses on improving Dutch military logistics by studying the capacitated resupply problem (DOI: 10.4230/OASIcs.ATMOS.2023.18).

What will be your role?

The objective of this internship is to solve several extensions of the capacitated resupply problem (CRP). In the initial stage, you will construct an integer linear programming (ILP) formulation and solve it using an ILP solver. Furthermore, you will assess the impact of adding additional variables and constraints. These include, but are not limited to, adding extra nodes, letting vehicles or roads break down and adding different vehicle types. We expect that the ILP will eventually become too complex to solve in a reasonable amount of time, in which case you will come up with either a cutting plane approach or a heuristic to solve the problem.

What we expect from you

You are in the final stages of your master’s degree in econometrics, operations research, (applied) mathematics, computer science or a related field and are interested in the field of supply chain logistics. You have experience with formulating optimisation problems as integer linear programming problems and solving them using a solver such as CPLEX, Gurobi, Mosek, or HiGHS in the programming language of your choice. Furthermore, experience with (meta)heuristics and approximation algorithms is a plus, but not required. Next to technical expertise, we value a proactive and analytical mindset and the ability to work independently on a project.

What you'll get in return

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society.

For this internship vacancy it is required that the AIVD issues a security clearance (VGB) after conducting a security screening. Take into account that this process may take about 8 weeks. If you have been abroad for more than 6 consecutive months, or if you do not have the Dutch nationality, it may take longer.

• Before the start of the internship, the internship agreement from TNO needs to be signed. For students at a college or university based in the Netherlands, TNO uses the UNL-template (supplemented with a number of specific agreements from TNO). For students of foreign and MBO educational institutions, the TNO internship agreement applies. TNO does not sign any other internship agreements.
• Before the start of the internship, the educational institution will need to confirm in writing that:
  • 1) you are enrolled at the educational institution during the internship, and;
  • 2) the internship takes place as part of the programme of the study.
• The confirmation of educational institution takes place by signing the UNL template or forms prepared by TNO.
• Interns at TNO must be in possession of a Dutch residential address at the start of the internship. Performance of internship activities from abroad is not possible.

More information about this vacancy?

• Siemen Nooren

  • E-mailadres: siemen.nooren@tno.nl