[Job-offers-cs] Postdoc Position: Research Fellow in Mathematical Optimization - University of Southampton

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [DMANET] Postdoc Position: Research Fellow in Mathematical 
Optimization - University of Southampton
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 01:01:32 +0000
From: Alain Zemkoho <A.B.Zemkoho at soton.ac.uk>
To: dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow in Mathematical 
Optimization, based at the University of Southampton. The post is a key 
part of a new research project funded by the Engineering and Physical 
Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

The aim of the project is to develop theoretically sound approximations 
for two-level optimal value functions and study their applications to 
solve pessimistic bilevel optimization problems. Subsequently, practical 
implementations of the developed techniques will be applied to case 
studies based on open-source data sets and from some of the partners of 
the project. The partners of the project are the Alan Turing Institute 
for data science and artificial intelligence<https://www.turing.ac.uk/>, 
Transport for London<https://tfl.gov.uk/>, and Decision Analysis 
Services Ltd<https://www.das-ltd.co.uk/>.

This full-time position is for 2 years, with a possibility to extend for 
up to another year, provided further funding is secured. Funding will be 
available to take part in key international conferences in optimization 
and for memberships in some leading organizations in optimization. 
Limited relocation cost can also be covered. The successful applicant 
must have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and 
experience in Operational Research, Mathematical Optimization or any 
related area, the ability to pursue research independently and as part 
of a team, and a track record of high-quality original research. 
Expertise in nonsmooth optimization, nonconvex optimization, and/or 
computational optimization would be advantageous.

The Research Fellow will be affiliated to the Operational Research Group 
(one of the four research groups of the School of Mathematical Sciences 
at Southampton; further information can be found at 
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/maths) and the Centre for Operational 
Research, Management Science, and Information Systems (CORMSIS). CORMSIS 
is one of the largest and strongest groups of OR/MS/IS researchers in 
Europe. Its Statistics and Operational Research ranks among the top 40 
in the world and among the top 10 in the UK (QS subject rank 2020). The 
centre has many contacts with industry as well an extensive academic 
network and has a strong track record of published research work.

The position is tenable from 1 February 2021, or as soon as possible 
thereafter. Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, including a 
list of publications, a brief (<1 page) statement of research interests 
and the names and addresses of three referees

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from 
candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant 
PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon 
successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being 
awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries can be made at any time to Dr Alain Zemkoho via 
email: 
a.b.zemkoho at southampton.ac.uk<mailto:a.b.zemkoho at southampton.ac.uk> or 
telephone: +44 23 8059 3863.


Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at 
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk<https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/>. The application 
deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need 
any assistance, please call Elizabeth Cessford (Recruitment Team) on +44 
(0) 23 8059 2750 or email 
recruitment at soton.ac.uk<mailto:recruitment at soton.ac.uk> Please quote 
reference 1317220PJ on all correspondence.

Further details:

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications 
from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from 
agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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Dr Alain Zemkoho
Associate Professor in Operational Research​
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Southampton
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/~abz1e14<http://www.southampton.ac.uk/~abz1e14/>