[Job-offers-cs] Postdoctoral research position at CMU

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: 	[SIAM-OPT] Postdoctoral research position at CMU
Date: 	Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:47:44 -0500
From: 	Fatma Kilinc-Karzan <fkilinc at andrew.cmu.edu>
To: 	Pekka Orponen <pekka.orponen at aalto.fi>
CC: 	Optimization SIAG mailing list <siam-opt at siam.org>

(With apologies for cross-posting.)

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in 
Operations Research at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon 
University to start in Summer 2019. This will be a one-year appointment, 
with the possibility of a one-year extension.

The successful candidate will be working closely with Dr. Fatma Kılınç 
Karzan on an on-going NSF-funded research project regarding low 
complexity relaxations for nonconvex optimization problems with conic 
structure. Such problems are frequently used in extracting useful 
information from high-dimensional data, and also are critical components 
of operational problems in many fields facing uncertainty. This research 
aims to develop novel models and analysis to address key trade-offs on 
relaxation quality and computational tractability on a diverse set of 
problems. The overarching theme is to facilitate the analysis and design 
of efficient and scalable algorithms for these problems.

*Background:*
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative individual with 
a PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer 
Science, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline completed by 
June 2019 at the latest. A strong background in convex analysis, convex 
optimization, and/or discrete optimization is required. Specialization 
on one or more of optimization under uncertainty, machine learning, and 
statistics will add strength to a qualified candidate’s application. 
Expertise in one or more of optimization software and scientific 
computing languages Matlab, C/C++, Python, Java, and R is desirable.

*Application:*
Interested candidates should submit the following materials 
electronically via https://apply.interfolio.com/60638:
•    A cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications as 
they relate to this position,
•    CV that includes a list of publications,
•    a sample of at least three research papers (published or working),
•    research statement describing research interests and goals,
•    three or more confidential reference letters directly sent to 
Interfolio, and
•    a list of PhD level courses taken or the most recent transcript.

In order to receive full consideration, complete application packages 
must be received as soon as possible and no later than *March 29, 2019*. 
Inquiries regarding the application material should be directed to the 
Administrative Coordinator, Rosanne Christy, at rosanne at andrew.cmu.edu 
or 412-268-1320.

The successful candidate will join the vibrant Operations Research group 
at the Tepper School of Business, a pioneer institute in the field of 
management science and analytical-decision making. In addition, Carnegie 
Mellon University provides an excellent research environment across 
broad areas of research in operations research, algorithms, 
combinatorics and optimization, machine learning, computer science, 
signal processing, and bioinformatics.

/Carnegie Mellon University considers applicants for employment without 
regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, 
protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected 
status./


-- 
Fatma Kilinc-Karzan
Associate Professor of Operations Research
Tepper School of Business
Carnegie Mellon University
fkilinc at andrew.cmu.edu

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