Student (m/f/d) for a Master’s Thesis
in the field of Endogenous Demand in Airline Network Planning

Part-time
Fixed-Term

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Your tasks:

In this role, you will extend a large-scale airline network optimization model by incorporating supply-demand interactions into passenger flows, flight frequencies, and aircraft deployment
A key part of the work will involve reviewing literature on demand modeling in airline and transportation optimization, with a focus on tractable elastic-demand and choice-based approaches
Based on this review, you will develop a model extension that links demand to service characteristics such as connectivity, travel time, or network structure
The proposed approach will be implemented in Python, integrated into the existing optimization framework, and tested on selected instances
Finally, you will compare the results with a fixed-demand baseline, analyze the effects on network design, and evaluate the trade-offs between realism and tractability

Your qualification:

You are an enrolled master’s student (m/f/d) in Operations Management, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
You are interested in mathematical optimization, quantitative modeling, and decision-support models for complex systems
You ideally have experience in optimization, transport systems, or data-driven analysis through coursework, projects, or research
You have experience with Python and are comfortable implementing and testing quantitative models; Gurobi experience is an advantage
You are motivated to work at the interface of optimization and demand modeling; interest in aviation or airline operations is a plus

What we offer:

Flexible Working Hours
Subsidised canteen
Parking Lot
Good accessibility by public transport

What to expect:

International team with a high qualification level
Acknowledged research institution – with our feet on the ground and our thoughts in the air
Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientists
Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich
A team-oriented working culture
Flat hierarchies and short communication paths
Challenging tasks
Versatile, creative activities
Numerous opportunities to enhance and broaden your competencies

We look forward to receiving your application!