[Job-offers-cs] Research Officer in Algorithms and Optimisation, LSE

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [DMANET] Research Officer in Algorithms and Optimisation, LSE
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2020 21:50:36 +0000
From: Neil Olver <n.olver at lse.ac.uk>
To: dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de

Department of Mathematics, The London School of Economics and Political 
Science

Research Officer in Algorithms and Optimisation

LSE’s Department of Mathematics is looking to appoint a Research Officer 
on the NWO Vidi Grant Project 'Usable Algorithms for Network 
Optimization' working with Principal Investigator Dr Neil Olver. The 
start date is flexible, but not later than September 2021. More 
information about the scope of the project and the research interests of 
Dr Neil Olver can be found at http://nolver.net.

The successful applicant will demonstrate research interests and 
comprehensive knowledge in areas relevant to the project: the 
theoretical and algorithmic understanding of fundamental problems in 
discrete optimisation. They will show evidence of developing a body of 
good quality publications in well-recognised peer reviewed outlets 
through independent original research, and be able to communicate their 
research findings effectively to a range of audiences. They will hold 
(or be near completion of) a PhD in a discipline relevant to 
optimisation, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, or Operations 
Research by September 2021.

For further information about the post, salary and other benefits that 
come with this job, and shortlisting criteria please see the 'how to 
apply' document, job description and the person specification which are 
available at
https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/5203/0/283684/15539/research-officer-in-algorithms-and-optimisation 


The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 January 2021 (23.59 
UK time).

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive 
university.
For this post, we particularly welcome applications by women and ethnic 
minorities.