The A-SWARM II project is developing an autonomous, emission-free transport system that uses waterways to relieve urban road traffic. Goods are transported into the city by ship and distributed to decentralised hubs via smaller, electric, autonomous units.

• Investigation of possible user concepts
  - Potential users
  - Consideration of pre- and post-transport
  - Transhipment solutions
  - Required infrastructure
  - Legal framework
• Design, layout and integration of an energy system
  - Energy considerations for the routes
  - Energy supply during operation
  - Charging infrastructure
• Route planning and vehicle availability
  - Integration of logistical processes into the monitoring platform
• Documentation of work

• successfully completed university degree (Diplom, Master or equivalent) in the field of marine and ocean engineering, transport or logistics (or comparable), in particular with knowledge in the following areas:Transport planning and energy and propulsion systems
• Knowledge of CAD and simulation software
• Good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire any missing language skills
• Excellent teamwork skills, commitment, flexibility, economic thinking desirable
• Ability to document technical and economic issues is a plus
• Basic understanding of the legal framework in the transport or waterway sector desired
• Ability to manage student assistants desirable

Please submit a complete application quoting the reference by email only (as a single PDF document) to Professor Dr. Holbach at sekretariat@ebms.tu-berlin.de.

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