Robotics, data, ML, simulation or modelling at a marine contractor in the Netherlands

MSc. internship and thesis assignment at Boskalis research and development

Are you a 2nd year MSc. student
• with a background in theoretical or applied mathematics, physics or computer science?
• with a passion or desire to improve in one of the following research areas: data analysis and artificial intelligence, modelling and simulation, robotics and sensing?
• with a broad interest in data, technology and research

and are you enthusiastic to study and develop knowledge on subjects such as:
• robotics simulations to better monitor turbidity plumes or biodiversity restoration efforts
• model order reduction and surrogate modelling to speed up vessel motion calculations
• multi-agent reinforcement learning in logistic simulations
• combining computer vision and machine learning to determine the wear rate of assets
• derive material properties from computed tomography scans of different sands
• underwater noise propagation modelling and data analysis
• …?

Then, send an email with a short motivation, CV and list of grades. Depending on your subject preferences, we will try to match with ongoing research.

About the company
Boskalis is a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors. The company provides creative and innovative all-round solutions to infrastructural challenges in the maritime, coastal and delta regions of the world. With core activities such as coastal defense, riverbank protection and land reclamation Boskalis is able to provide adaptive and mitigating solutions to combat the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, as well as delivering solutions for the increasing need for space in coastal and delta regions across the world. The company facilitates the development of offshore energy infrastructure, including renewable wind energy. Boskalis is furthermore active in the construction and maintenance of ports, waterways, access channels and civil infrastructure, thus helping to facilitate trade flows and regional socio-economic development. In addition, Boskalis is a global marine salvage expert and provides terminal services at various locations worldwide. With a versatile fleet of approximately 500 vessels and floating equipment and over 11,000 employees, Boskalis is creating new horizons around the world.